Researchers offer advice to help caregivers celebrate the holidays with individuals with dementia. One recommended technique is the use of reminiscence therapy to recall happy memories. Others emphasize the importance of routine even when special events are underway.

For reminisce therapy, researchers offered tips for using the technique for optimal results. Their suggestions for the technique include use of visual aids, listening to holiday music, and asking specific questions about holiday recollections.

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• Reminiscence therapy can help adults with dementia recall happy holiday memories (mcknights.com, December 14, 2019)
• Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times (theconversation.com, December 13, 2019)
• Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders during holidays (bcm.edu, December 9, 2019)