The Holidays: Magic and Mayhem
The holidays have a way of bringing family and friends together. But they also have their challenges -- from choosing the right gifts for seniors to dealing with bossy siblings or finding comfortable ways to spend time with someone with Alzheimer's.
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Personalized home-made gift certificates are a budget-friendly holiday idea for seniors or their caregivers. Here are some ideas.
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When you go home to visit your aging parents for the holidays, look for these 8 clues that they might need in-home care or other help.
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When's the last time you saw your loved one cry "happy tears"? VoiceQuilt helps you collect messages from friends and family. Find out how Caring.com community members like it.
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Questions
- How do we tell family about Mom's memory loss before they see her for Christmas?
- How do I keep weight off during the holidays?
- How can I help my mom deal with being alone on Christmas day?
- How do we get my 83 year old father with Alzheimer's to Assisted Living?
- Should she be put into assisted living against her will?
- How long should I visit my mother in a nursing home?
- What to do while mom is out during Christmas break?
- How do I help Mom's caregivers celebrate Christmas at her Assisted Living?
- What kind of gift do you get someone with moderate to severe Alzheimer's?
- Should I send holiday card to friends of my husband, who has Alzheimer's?
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