EP 16  Tips for the Holidays

This episode focuses on how I've made adjustments in how we celebrated Thanksgiving and Chrismast over the years through the various stages of Alzheimer's disease. I will Share some lessons learned as well as tips that may be helpful to you as you experience the holidays with your loved one.

I will tell you of a recent experience,  where I realized I was creating anxiety for myself. By using some of the techniques I learned in my faith based coaching certification, I was able to “coach” myself and realize what was really causing my stress and depression.

Topics covered in this episode :

• Tip from our Mild, Moderate and Severe stages experiences

• Options for celebrating with or large family

• Understanding how our Loved One thinks about the holidays

• Reducing stress and depression

• How I coached myself through this years dilemma 

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