Dealing With Dementia Over the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful and overwhelming enough, without adding in memory loss and other joys of getting older. We may notice our parents and grandparents aging, and wonder how to talk with them about it. Mary Wyman, a clinical psychologist at the Madison VA Hospital, has ideas for how to start those difficult conversations with family who may be showing signs of dementia. And we get tips for making the holidays more enjoyable for everyone.
Mary’s resources:
AARP: Is It Time for Your Loved One to Retire From Driving?
National Institute on Aging: Driving Safety and Alzheimer's Disease
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
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