Tips for happier holidays when a loved one has dementia

The Downey Patriot - The holidays are a time for bringing together family and friends to celebrate traditions and make new memories. This is a joyous time for many, but if you are sharing the holidays with a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it can also be stressful for everyone. “Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease may change the way the holidays look for families affected by the disease,” says Michel Darazi DO, PIH Health neurologist.