Family celebrations can be tricky if a loved one suffers from dementia, but with the right planning, these events can still be fun and stress-free. The following tips from Memory Care Home Solutions can help you create wonderful family celebrations that are enjoyable for everyone, including dementia patients. Located in Saint Louis, MO, this caregiver support service offers regular training and educational tools for caregivers, including monthly tips on their website.

Read on for advice on how you can easily navigate family celebrations while including loved ones who suffer from dementia: 

• Keep It Simple: Hugs, conversations, non-stop activity—family celebrations have a lot going on and can get quite noisy. If you have a loved one suffering from dementia, this level of activity can be a lot for their brain to process. To avoid over-stimulation, create a “quiet zone” where your loved one can go for a break, if and when a break is needed.
• Maintain Regularity: Involving familiar traditions, activities, and locations can make it more enjoyable for loved ones who suffer from dementia. It’s also good to make sure that your loved one can stick to their regular routines during the event—such as keeping meals around the same time as usual and not keeping them up past their usual bedtime.
• Take A Community Approach: The responsibility of caring for a loved one with dementia during a family celebration shouldn’t fall on just one family member. Enlist the help of trusted and familiar faces to spend time with your loved one throughout the day. If you are already employing a caregiver, you can have them help out during the event to ensure your loved one stays comfortable.

Whether you’re planning a summer barbecue or a birthday bash, the above tips can help you create family celebrations that include your loved one with dementia without overwhelming them. For more caregiver tips and information, check out Memory Care Home Solutions’ website. You can also call their Saint Louis, MO, headquarters at (314) 645-6247 with any questions you may have.