From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
The Family Ties That Bind
It’s important and sometimes all too fleeting, but even a brief period together as a family, if you can manage it, does a world of good to help everyone through troubling times. This can be even more true of family caregivers and our loved ones experiencing the changes of Alzheimer’s disease. Having the family around can make your loved one feel more comfortable in their surroundings, and gives them a chance, perhaps, to reminisce about family times in the past.
How to Get Through the Holidays
As the year winds down into its closing weeks and we head into the holiday season, I want to pause, take a breath, and say thanks, thanks, thanks, to you all!
Your Greatest Holiday Gift
This year, Thanksgiving came late in the month. No sooner did the turkey get polished off and the dishes put away than we began preparing for the next holiday right around the corner. That's OK with me: I love the season's gathering of family, friends, and festivities. Still, the time crunch adds to the stress of preparing for the coming events, and even more so for caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease.
Make the Most of the Holidays!
With a little advanced planning, and a lot of focus on the meaning of the celebration rather than on the mundane trappings of the local mall, you can make the holidays a fulfilling time for you and your loved one.