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Five Ways to Alzheimer’s-Proof Your Holidays
Expert Caregiver Dorian Martin has taken her mother's and grandmother’s dementia in stride. Here are Dorian’s tips on preventing Alzheimer’s from dampening holiday spirit.
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Making Hard Decisions During the Holidays
Butter was melting, onions sizzling. Seasoning looked right and a little taste told me it was time to add the dried bread, stir and start adding water. I was making stuffing for Thanksgiving.
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Holiday Traditions That Shine Through the Fog of Alzheimer's
Last year, I found that it was really hard to go through the holidays with the same traditions that our family had annually observed. Because of Alzheimer’s disease, Mom no longer has any context about what the holiday season means. Of course, she enjoys spending time with family members, but she can’t tell you why Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s are special days.
