Holidays

The holidays give your children a chance to spend time with grandparents they may not see as often during the rest of the year. When your parent has dementia, though, you may find yourself trying to manage the interaction before it even begins. You remind the kids to be patient, warn them that Grandma repeats herself now, and encourage them to spend some time with her while everyone is together.

A little preparation helps connect older adults and kids during the holidays, but you don’t want visiting Grandma to become another holiday obligation your children have to perform correctly. They’re still figuring out what dementia means, and they need room to have their own relationship with her.

You can help by removing some of the pressure and giving both generations easier ways to spend time together.

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