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)