About Alzheimer's/Dementia: Dementia + Song "Let It Go" = Successful Holidays

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Alzheimer's/Dementia Alzheimer's/Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's/Dementia Dementia + "Let It Go" ♫♫ ♫♫ ♫♫ = Succesful Holidays If I could embed a musical clip in here, I would, and here's what you would be hearing... "Let it go, let it go..." ♫♫ ♫♫ ♫ Holidays and dementia can be a tough combination at times, so the words from that theme song from the movie Frozen  (which you might love or be completely sick of) are so important. Here are 5 things to let go of for an enjoyable holiday with someone with dementia...Read more Search Related Topics:  dementia and holidays  caregiver coping tips  10 things to stop doing as a caregiver 8 New Year's Resolutions NOT to Make Need a new knee or a new hip? We can do that. Lose your foot? There's a prosthetic for that, although it's clearly not ideal. Need a new ticker? We can even transplant a replacement heart into your body. Lose your memory? (Silence. *Crickets chirping*.)  Your brain is a big part of what makes you who you are, so resolve this year to take better care of it while you can by NOT making these 8 resolutions... Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  brain health  beneifts of mental exercise 7 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in a Nursing Home If your loved one is at a hospital or a nursing care facility, she might feel pretty discouraged about not being home to celebrate the holidays. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've never heard anyone say, "I hope I get to move to the nursing home in time for Christmas!" But- just because she's not at home doesn't mean she can't celebrate those special days in a very meaningful way. Here's how you can help ...Read more Search Related Topics:  gift ideas  caregiver support  how to choose a nursing home Alzheimer's Disease: When What You Don't Know Can Hurt You "I wish I would have know that..." Listen in on 8 conversations with caregivers about what they wish they would have known about coping with, and caring for, someone with dementia... Read more Search Related Topics:  signs of caregiver overload  benefits of a support group  personality changes in dementia Related Searches Alzheimer 'S Dementia Symptoms Signs of Dementia Vascular Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's/Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's/Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement