Holidays

The 14 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage holiday activities for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Alzheimer's Los Angeles

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 4 bullet points on understanding the emotional part of the holidays.  Offers 25 tips on preparing yourself, the person person with dementia, your guests, and the home for holiday events. Also has 22 suggestions on gifts, activities, traveling, and holiday at a facility.
Holiday Tips for Caregivers
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Alzheimer's Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Offers 6 suggestions on how to communicate ahead of time and familiarize others with the situation.  Has 3 ways you can adjust expectations.  3 bullet points on how to involve the person with dementia.  Has a couple ideas on adjusting gift giving.  Also 4 ways celebrate when the person lives in a care facility.
The Holidays and Alzheimer's
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Daily Caring

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Picks 5 of the best articles on maximizing enjoyment of the holidays.  Has a summary of each article plus links so you can read the entire article.
5 Best Alzheimer's Holiday Tips For An Enjoyable Season
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Elder Care Online

Edyth Ann Knox

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 3 things you can do that will help make it less stressful on our loved ones and yourself.  4 tips on traveling.  6 suggestions on holiday decorations.  Also offers 7 tips on how caregivers can keep their own sanity.
Home Care for the Holidays
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's

Joanne Koenig Coste

Pages 115-116

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Focuses on the negative situations and behaviors that can happen during a holiday event.  Shows how planning ahead of time for these kinds of problems can be well worth the effort and lead to a less stressful holiday.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

National Institute on Aging (ADEAR)

Geo Location: All (US)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 9 ways to balance your own needs and those of the person with Alzheimer’s disease for holiday-related activities.  Offers a few tips on preparing guest and preparing the person with Alzmeimer's.
Holiday Hints for Alzheimer's Caregivers
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)

Geo Location: All (US)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses depression during the holiday season and the disruption of regular routines.  Has 7 tips for traveling with a person with dementia.  Suggests 9 activities to make for happy holidays.
How to Navigate the Holidays when a Loved One has Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Alzheimer's Society

Geo Location: All (UK)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

This is part 1 of a 4 part series:  1) Holidays and travelling, 2) Holidays and travelling: Knowing your rights, 3) Holidays and travelling: Journeys and transport, and 4) UK resources.
Holidays and Travelling
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Mayo Clinic

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes 3 ways to create a safe and calm space.  6 things you can do to help the person with dementia enjoy the holidays.  Also has a few tips on preparing holiday visitors and taking care of yourself.
Alzheimer's: Tips to Make Holidays More Enjoyable
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Aging Care

Deanna Lueckenotte

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 6 things you can do to reduce holiday agitation for people with Alzheimer's.
Reducing Alzheimer’s Agitation During Holiday Celebrations
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Alzheimer Society Canada

Geo Location: All (CA)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes 11 tips to make holidays and events less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone.  Also has 4 ways to delegate and make time for yourself.
Holidays and Events
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Home Care Assistance

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 7 holiday activities that can be as simple and undemanding as you them.
7 Holiday Activities To Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Today's Caregiver

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 9 travel tips that family caregivers should consider.
9 Memorial Day Weekend Travel Tips for Families Impacted by Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%

Alzheimer’s Research Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 8 tips for coping with the holidays.
Coping with Holidays

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