Expectations may need to change December 10, 2009, 12:17 PM
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, you may be worried about how your loved one will manage during the holidays. You may also be feeling pressured to continue with past traditions even though they are no longer realistic or in the best interest of your loved one. The Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario and the Mayo Clinic offer suggestions on how to adjust holiday routines to keep stress and distress to a minimum. You may even want to share one of the articles with family or friends before the 25th so that they too can adjust their plans, and expectations, if necessary.