Navigate the Holidays with a Loved One with Memory Loss

Navigating the holiday season with family members with memory loss takes a lot out of you. Remember, it is OK not to do everything. Just choose the most important traditions and focus on those.

Make sure you are communicating with friends and family who will be joining you for the holidays, so they know what to expect.

Make sure you are prepared for traveling with your loved one. Bring extras of everything, and plan for a longer trip with more frequent stops.

Your loved one may be easily overstimulated with all of the holiday happenings and new/multiple people around. Here are some steps to avoid this.

Make sure to take advantage of the extra hands available during the holidays!

Here are some suggestions of perfect gifts for your loved one, based on the stage of memory loss they are in.

It may be necessary to modify the menu for your family gathering to decrease stress on your loved one.

Remember to take time to enjoy the season!