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Healthy Mind, Healthy Life
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Finding Holiday Joy in the Dementia Journey
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“JOY” (photo credit: Iris Senior Living)
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Joy: “The emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying.”
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Credit: Dictionary.com
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Tips on How to Simplify the Season
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- Plan your calendar for events you don’t want to miss.
- Be selective - exclude anything that may cause more stress than joy.
- Simplify gift giving - focus on experiences and memories rather than tangibles unless it’s going to improve your quality of life (such as gym membership or meal delivery service)
- If cooking, keep the recipes simple and ones you may prep ahead. Include your loved one as able.
- Plan to do gift shopping for others online or consider gift cards.
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Gift Ideas for Your Loved One
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- Rechargeable hand warmers
- Clothing protector crumb catchers
- Men’s ratchet belt (one handed belt)
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