For many, the holidays represent a time to create special moments and carry on long-held traditions with loved ones. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, it can be a time of higher anxiety. Those with dementia might be overwhelmed by being in a new environment or around many people they do not recognize. Caregivers have the additional stress of maintaining the holiday preparations while still caring for their loved one. And for those who are not typically around a person with dementia, it can be hard to understand why someone is acting differently – even strange – than before
