{"id":1256,"date":"2021-11-01T09:13:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T09:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/fort-myers\/?p=424"},"modified":"2024-08-19T09:57:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:57:27","slug":"alzheimers-home-caregivers-can-assist-adapting-holiday-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/blog\/alzheimers-home-caregivers-can-assist-adapting-holiday-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s In Home Caregivers Can Help Adapt Holiday Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AlzheimerHolidays can be a tough time for individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s, as well as those providing them care, and other friends and family. The reality of the situation can come to light during the holidays. It may be that one or two people have been providing care and suddenly the rest of the family is exposed to the changes in their loved one. Holidays can also be the time when family comes to terms with the fact that additional help is needed for their loved one and begins to look to professional Alzheimer’s in home caregivers for guidance and relief.<\/span><\/p>\n

The person affected by Alzheimer\u2019s may have a difficult time during the holidays. Family in home caregivers may feel overwhelmed trying to provide care for their loved one while also keeping up holiday festivities and traditions for that person and everyone else. Even family in home caregivers who have been providing care on a regular basis may have to confront new realities when family and friends come over to celebrate and note the changes that have occurred in the manner and behavior of their loved one.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to avoid additional stress and make for a happier holiday celebration for everyone, it may be time for the caregiver to adjust his or her own expectations, as well as the expectations of everyone else. First, the caregiver should determine what can realistically be accomplished, which traditions can continue, what may need to change, and where additional help may be needed from other family members, friends or professional in home caregivers. Often the caregiver\u2019s own expectations are the most difficult ones to change. Giving one\u2019s self permission to change holiday traditions and expectations is often most difficult for the caregiver who has often assumed the responsibilities and role of the person they are caring for and who is no longer able to take on that role for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some things for the family caregiver to consider when preparing for holiday celebrations are<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n