Expert Series: Dementia Friendly Holidays - Tips for Making the Holidays More Enjoyable
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Every person has strengths, gifts, and contributions to offer. Every person has hopes, dreams and desires. Each person is a primary authority on his or her life, along with those who love them. Every person has the ability and right to express preferences and make choices, which must always be considered. Making those person-centered care plans meaningful, individuals should design care plans that will identify problems, determine goals, plan interventions needed to help the person meet their goals. By re-evaluating the outcomes of interventions, developing a plan of care specifically suitable for the person living with a dementia diagnosis which reflects his/her current status.
Additional Information
The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also bring unique challenges for families affected by dementia. In this 90-minute presentation, our expert Lori Horstman, will explore practical strategies for creating dementia-friendly holidays. Topics include adjusting expectations to reduce stress, tips and tricks for keeping gatherings safe and calm, and meaningful ways to foster connections between individuals with dementia, their families, and caregivers. We will also highlight the importance of caregiver self-care, offering tools and advice to help caregivers find balance and support during this busy season.
Information
- Delivery Method: Phone/Webinar
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
- Audience: General Public
- Languages: English
Contact
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Primary Contact:
- Name: Mrs. Holly Elkins-Lopez,
- Title: Program Manager, Education
- 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Register
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Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: Thursday, April 23, 2020
- Deadline Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)
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Payment Informations:
- Event Fee: Free
Donations accepted and appreciated.
Information
The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also bring unique challenges for families affected by dementia. In this 90-minute presentation, our expert Lori Horstman, will explore practical strategies for creating dementia-friendly holidays. Topics include adjusting expectations to reduce stress, tips and tricks for keeping gatherings safe and calm, and meaningful ways to foster connections between individuals with dementia, their families, and caregivers. We will also highlight the importance of caregiver self-care, offering tools and advice to help caregivers find balance and support during this busy season.
- Delivery Method: Phone/Webinar
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
- Time Zone: EDT
- Audience: General Public
- Languages: English
Contact
-
Primary Contact:
- Name: Mrs. Holly Elkins-Lopez,
- Title: Program Manager, Education
- 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Register
-
Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: Thursday, April 23, 2020
- Deadline Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)
-
Payment Informations:
- Event Fee: Free
Donations accepted and appreciated.
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