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For families with with Alzheimer's and other dementias, the holidays can be bittersweet and challenging. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons with the disease. Care partners can be overwhelmed. With some planning, celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions.

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering an on-demand virtual education program to help families navigate and enjoy the holiday season.

Topics covered will include:

  • Modifying holiday celebrations
  • Making new holiday traditions
  • Supporting the caregiver
  • Communication tips
  • How to respond to new behaviors
  • Considerations for Covid

Click here to view our Holiday Tips Packet