Planning for the Holidays as a Dementia Caregiver

Planning for the Holidays as a Dementia Caregiver

November 27, 2025 · 3 min · Season 7 · Episode 26

About this episode

This episode discusses how to approach the holidays as a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, focusing on planning and communication.

This time of year, we get lots of questions from family caregivers about how to approach the holidays with a loved one living with dementia. There are a few things you can do to minimize stress: plan ahead, talk to your family members, and make sure you have a clear understanding of your loved one's abilities at the current stage of their disease process. You can definitely still enjoy this holiday together. Let's talk about it.

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