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NE Nightingales Holiday Tip for Caregivers

Caregiving Tips for the Holiday:
1.) Discuss with other members of the family sharing caregiving responsibilities.
2.) Set realistic expectations - what you as a caregiver can do, and put celebrations into manageable proportions.
3.) Engage in appropriate activities - participate in activities that your loved-one can do, maintain family rituals, like prayers and lighting candles, and have family photographs on hand to elicit conversations.
4.) Maintain familiar settings - new environments can increase disorientation.
5.) Plan small gatherings - limit the number of family members

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