Living with dementia is daunting on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise that come with the holidays, and you may just have a recipe for elevated agitation, stress, and discomfort. The secret to a satisfying holiday for both your family, along with a senior loved one with dementia, is based on pre-planning, remaining flexible, and modifying expectations.
The Alzheimer’s Association offers a number of helpful tips to ensure individuals with dementia, and those who take care of them, have the ability to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest.
For additional tips and resources related to making the holiday season as enjoyable as possible for those with dementia, contact Compassionate Nursing Services. Our St. Louis home care team is highly trained in the most compassionate, patient, and creative care techniques to help older adults remain as safe, independent, and engaged as possible. Call us any time at 314-432-4312 to find out more about our top-rated home care and senior transportation services in St. Louis, MO.
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