Many people become discouraged when it's time to celebrate a holiday with a family member who has dementia. Rather than become discouraged, use the following tips to make this Father's Day a great day to remember.
Remember that your Dad may become overwhelmed in large crowds and loud...
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Carol Bradley Bursack
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 07:42 AM
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Wonderful tips for helping Dad have a good day. Often, we try to make holidays too complicated. The atmosphere must be low key so the person with dementia doesn't get agitated. Sometimes it's best to go where Dad is, instead of trying to bring him to a different environment (even though it's your home and he's been there a million times, it may seem strange now). However you do it, celebrate Father's Day. Cherish the memories of now, as well as the memories of Dad before dementia stole the dad of your childhood. Both are important.
Carol