The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family, delicious food, and traditions. However, if you have a loved one in your life experiencing a condition impacting their memory, it’s important to ensure Alzheimer’s care is included in those festivities. When making your holiday plans this year, consider the following ways you can help your loved one with Alzheimer’s feel more comfortable.

4 Alzheimer’s Care Tips for the Holidays

1. Plan a Small Gathering

Being surrounded by a large group of people can feel overwhelming for someone with Alzheimer’s, even in the early stages. To help your loved one feel more comfortable during the holiday festivities, consider inviting only close family and friends to make it a more intimate gathering.

2. Make Surroundings Comfortable

While it can be tempting to plan your gathering at a nice restaurant or center, hosting your party in a familiar setting can make your loved one with Alzheimer’s feel more at home. Being in a comfortable setting also makes it easier to handle any emotional issues your loved one may experience due to their condition.

3. Find the Right Time

Many individuals with Alzheimer’s and other memory conditions experience something called sundowners syndrome, which can cause heightened feelings of irritability and aggravation as the day goes on. One of the easiest ways to provide holiday Alzheimer’s care is by scheduling your gathering for an earlier time in the day and keeping it relatively short.

4. Prepare Guests

Even with a small guest count, it’s important to speak with your friends and family about what they can expect from your loved one with Alzheimer’s. This may include updating them with information about what stage your loved one is currently in and what this might mean for the gathering. Providing this kind of insight can help everyone at the celebration feel more comfortable.

For superior assisted living and memory care services, trust the professionals at Provident Village at Creekside in Cobb County, GA, and Provident Village at Canton in Cherokee County. Their professionals understand the specialized needs of individuals as they age, as well as the importance of Alzheimer’s care when your loved one begins to experience memory problems. To learn more about how they can provide care services for your loved one, visit them online or call (678) 903-0339 for the Smyrna location or (770) 575-8509 for the Canton office.