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For many of us, holiday time may be the first time in many months or even years that we are seeing our family members. elderly care fort lauderdale fl Changes in cognition in someone who lives with dementia can be a game changer for family gatherings. We want to offer you some suggestions to make your holiday visits as successful and loving as they can be!
When preparing, consider:
- More than one or two visitors at a time can be overwhelming.
- Keep the environment as calm as possible. Turn off loud music or TV. Distractions are difficult for everyone, especially people living with dementia.
- Visits should be scheduled at times that you know are most likely to be enjoyable for your person…if there is a time they like to nap or watch a favorite TV show, or even a time when they typically get anxious (sundowning), consider this.
- Share this information with your planned visitors in advance so that they have time to think about it and prepare.
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