AAPI / Holidays / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published May 7, 2021 · Last modified May 10, 2021
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a poem written by one of our Alzheimer’s Association advocates, Jasmeen Karan. Jasmeen and her father share the responsibility of caring for Bibi, Jasmeen’s mother, who was...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published May 3, 2021 · Last modified May 10, 2021
Steve could tell something was wrong with his mom, Jeanne. When her financial advisor called Steve to tell him Jeanne could no longer manage her finances on her own, Steve knew it was time...
by Michelle Johnston · Published December 18, 2020 · Last modified December 21, 2020
We asked our staff to tell us about their winter holiday traditions. Watch our video to see some of their favorite activities, decorations and baked goods, then read the rest of the blog to...
Caregiving / Holidays / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published April 27, 2020 · Last modified May 5, 2020
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked caregivers, including some of our staff, to tell us a fond memory they have of their mom. They shared funny stories, favorite sayings, touching tributes and loving...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 29, 2018 · Last modified December 20, 2021
Not sure what to give someone who is living with Alzheimer’s or is a caregiver?It can sometimes be difficult to know what to give someone for the holidays. It can be even more challenging...
Get into the holiday spirit by watching people share their favorite holiday memories – and help us work to ensure that one day, Alzheimer’s will not longer steal these treasured memories from us and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social obligations, may completely tear...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published December 14, 2012 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Is it just normal aging, or could it be Alzheimer’s? Families celebrating the holidays are often left wondering if Mom forgetting her grandchild’s name is a fluke or if it’s the beginning of dementia....
