Caregiving And The Holidays

The holidays should be a time of joy and remembrance. But for families who care for loved ones with dementia, it could be anything but. Today Elder Law Attorney Kim Hegwood speaks with author Leah Stanley about her caregiver experience. Leah shares tips to help families navigate the holiday season. Leah and Kim will discuss: (1) How do we handle the caregiver role during the Holidays? (2) How do we include the dementia patient when they don't remember past holidays? (3) How do we manage our own emotions regarding the dementia patient's condition? (4) Discuss the importance of embracing the "now" of providing care. (5) The importance of "self-care" for the caregiver. Bio: Leah Stanley was 29 years old and still a new bride when her grandparents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and unspecified dementia, respectively. Leah, who shares her caregiving story in her book "Goodnight, Sweet: A Caregiver’s Long Goodbye," has been a conference keynote speaker and a workshop presenter with medical professionals and family caregivers alike. She is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and now lives with her family in Houston, Texas. Find Leah: Facebook: @LStanleyBooks Twitter: @OneCareVoice www.leahstanley.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ