With the holiday season in full bloom, many people are busy planning their yearly family celebrations. However, when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's in your life, planning holiday events might require a few changes to typical traditions.
The Alzheimer's Association provides some great tips, advice, and alternatives to help make your holiday gatherings as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. They also list some great gift-giving ideas for people with Alzheimer's, suited for every stage of the disease.
Plush and cuddly Memorable Pets also make great gifts for loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia, particularly those in later stages, when stimulating the senses becomes very important to the patient. Many late-stage Alzheimer's patients are relaxed by music, or the soft feel of a blanket or stuffed animal.
Read more: Caring Through The Holidays