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Holiday Traditions

How to make the season happier for family members with dementia:

During this festive holiday season, it’s good to be aware that not everyone is going to enjoy all of the old holiday traditions. For family members or friends with dementia, the parties and gatherings, and all the extra hustle and bustle can actually be very stressful and taxing. We want to keep our beloved traditions alive, but some of them may need to be adjusted or adapted for the family member with dementia. One thing to try is to have smaller gatherings with less noise and confusion. This can cut down on the overwhelm some people may feel at this time of year. 

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One great activity to share with a loved one who has dementia is holiday music. This year, rather than having it on in the background, take some time to listen to it together, and maybe even sing along. Singing and music are often one thing that people with dementia can continue to remember or to participate in. Likewise, some people with dementia can still read aloud a familiar story, even if they can’t easily hold a conversation.

If you can adjust your expectations, and understand that this holiday season may be different than “the way we have always done it,” you are not as likely to be disappointed, and can find joy in new ways of doing traditional things.

Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays, from all of us at Dyer Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

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I have found the staff to be very pleasant, patient, friendly and helpful! For finances, I spoke to the bookkeeper, Laura and she was a great help and directed me in the right direction.

Shannon

Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation is GREAT!

My Mom was in another area Nursing Home. Being very dissatisfied with her care there, when she had to be readmitted due to a severe infection we inquired about other Facilities. My Sister\’s coworker informed us her sister worked at Dyer Nursing Facility and thought we should check them out. I can not begin to […]

Thank You!

Thank You! My wife was admitted about one year ago to Dyer Nursing & Rehab. The nursing staff is so good and caring. They treat my wife good and that means a lot to me since I can’t always be there. When ever I have a concern they are always there to help me. The […]

My second admission…

Thank you again! This is my second admission to Dyer Nursing & Rehab. I was admitted back to the same room I was in before. I don’t attend many activities because I’m an avid reader so I enjoy going into the facility Library and reading book, they have so many to choose from. I enjoy […]

Eight years

8 Years I have been at Dyer Nursing & Rehab for eight years now. I like being here, I help the activities staff. I ran the general store for seven years. The staff here treats me good, the food is good and I would recommend Dyer to others. I like it here because we get […]

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