How We Celebrate Christmas While Dealing With Dementia

Once dementia is part of the family, it will be part of the holidays. The person with dementia will have good days and bad days and will change as the disease progresses. One thing we can count on, though, is that a loved one with dementia will need special consideration. How does a caregiver realistically cope with the holidays? View the slideshow on HealthCentral for tips on celebrating Christmas when someone lives with dementia:   MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesCaregiving: Mom Goes Berserk if I Date!Important to Note: Alzheimer's Is Only One Type of Dementia12 Tips to Help Spousal Caregivers Through Hard Times 
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