Dementia and the Holidays: Ten Tips for Care
Offered By: Johns Hopkins Medicine via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Learn ten valuable tips for managing dementia care during the holiday season from Dr. Cynthia Fields, co-Clinical Director of MIND at Home. Explore strategies to acknowledge grief, seek support, and adapt holiday activities for individuals with cognitive impairment. Discover practical examples and final recommendations to create meaningful experiences while navigating the challenges of dementia care during festive times. Gain insights from Johns Hopkins Medicine's comprehensive home-based dementia care navigation program, designed to maximize independence for those living with cognitive impairment and support their families.
Syllabus
Introduction
Norman Rockwell Christmas Memories
Acknowledge Grief
Give Yourself Permission
Ditch the All or Nothing
Ask Others for Help
Holiday Activities
Examples
Final Tips
Taught by
Johns Hopkins Medicine
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