December, 2024 Finding Holiday Joy in the Dementia Journey

Monday, December 1, 2025

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^{Finding Holiday Joy in the Dementia Journey} 

Joy: “The emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying.” 

Tips on How to Simplify the Season 

• Plan your calendar for events you don’t want to miss. 
• Be selective – exclude anything that may cause more stress than joy. 
• Simplify gift giving – focus on experiences and memories rather than tangibles unless it’s going to improve your quality of life (such as gym membership or meal delivery service) 
• If cooking, keep the recipes simple and ones you may prep ahead. Include your loved one as able. 
• Plan to do gift shopping for others online or consider gift cards. 

Gift Ideas for Your Loved One 

• Talking photo album 
• Calendar clock 
• Senior cell phone 
• Activity books 
• Robotic cat 
• Rechargeable hand warmers 
• Clothing protector crumb catchers 
• Men’s ratchet belt (one handed belt)