Celebrating Love: Dementia Caregivers Speak Up

Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays have traditionally been celebrated with balloons, gifts, cards, parties, and food. Sadly, when dementia enters into the picture, such general mayhem may overwhelm a person already confused by his or her surroundings. Even attempting to celebrate love can become a challenge. The choice about whether or not to mark special days is often fraught with pain for the caregiver.
Read more on HealthCentral about how dementia caregivers feel about Valentine's Day when someone they love has dementia:
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Source: Minding Our Elders - February 12, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs