How to Cope with Alzheimer's during the Holidays

With about 5.3 million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer's, a progressive, degenerative brain disease with no cure, the Galicias are not alone. For most of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas mean reconnecting with family over lavish meals, traditional football games and perhaps a gift exchange. But the hubbub of doors opening, pots clanging, TVs blaring and kids screaming is "just too much for most people with dementia in general," says Bedford clinical psychologist Dana Turnbull.


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