14/04/2025
🐣🌷 Easter Gatherings & Dementia 🌷🐣
Family celebrations like Easter can be joyful—but also overwhelming for someone living with dementia. With a little planning, you can make the day more enjoyable for everyone. Here are a few practical tips:
✅ Keep It Simple
Big gatherings can be overstimulating. Consider a smaller lunch or staggered visits throughout the day instead of one large event.
✅ Create a Quiet Space
Set up a quiet area where your loved one can retreat if things get too noisy. A comfy chair, soft music, and a familiar item (like a blanket or photo book) can help.
✅ Stick to Routine
Try to keep meals and medications on time. A familiar structure can provide a sense of calm during a busy day.
✅ Engage with Meaning
Invite your loved one to help with tasks according to their abilities—like folding napkins, arranging flowers, or handing out Easter eggs. Feeling included matters more than perfection.
✅ Use Name Tags
Name tags with large, clear writing can help with memory and reduce any embarrassment or confusion and support social engagement during family gatherings.
✅ Be Flexible & Kind
If your loved one wants to leave early, needs a break, or repeats a story, meet them with patience and reassurance. What matters most is that they feel safe and loved.
💛 Easter is a time for connection. By slowing down and making small adjustments, you can create a warm, inclusive space that supports everyone—especially those living with dementia.
Feel free to share any tips that have worked for your family!
Together 🐣🌷 Easter Gatherings & Dementia: Practical Tips for a Calmer, Happier Holiday 🌷🐣
Family celebrations like Easter can be joyful—but also overwhelming for someone living with dementia. With a little planning, you can make the day more enjoyable for everyone. Here are a few practical tips:
✅ Keep It Simple
Big gatherings can be overstimulating. Consider a smaller lunch or staggered visits throughout the day instead of one large event.
✅ Create a Quiet Space
Set up a quiet area where your loved one can retreat if things get too noisy. A comfy chair, soft music, and a familiar item (like a blanket or photo book) can help.
✅ Stick to Routine
Try to keep meals and medications on time. A familiar structure can provide a sense of calm in a busy day.
✅ Engage with Meaning
Invite them to help with simple, safe tasks—like folding napkins, arranging flowers, or handing out Easter eggs. Feeling included matters more than perfection.
✅ Use Name Tags
Name tags with big, clear writing can help with memory and reduce any embarrassment or confusion when seeing lots of people.
✅ Be Flexible & Kind
If your loved one wants to leave early, needs a break, or repeats a story, meet them with patience and reassurance. What matters most is that they feel safe and loved.
💛 Easter is a time for connection. By slowing down and making small adjustments, you can create a warm, inclusive space that supports everyone—especially those living with dementia.
Feel free to share any tips that have worked for your family!
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