With Christmas just a day away, many families are struggling with including family members that have diminishing mental abilities. Whether it be Dementia or Alzheimer’s, it’s important to include them in holiday celebrations; but, be prepared for their role to change. Heart of America chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Katherine Rivard, says people with these diseases can still have keen senses:
She adds it can look different for each individual family. Experiences that use the senses usually help a person with the diseases during the holidays; however, it’s important to not overwhelm them.
