Dementia Matters

‘Tis the Season: Navigating the Holidays as a Dementia Caregiver


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The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, especially those with dementia and their care partners. In preparation for this season, Dr. Alexis Eastman joins Dementia Matters for our last episode of 2024. Drs. Chin and Eastman discuss strategies for managing the potential stress of holiday traveling and gatherings, important safety considerations and more.

Guest: Alexis Eastman, MD, geriatrician, Senior Medical Director of Ambulatory Medical Specialties, UW Health, associate clinical professor, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Show Notes

Listen to our past episode with Dr. Eastman, “Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers,” on our website.

Find more resources and tips for the holidays in “Resources for navigating the holidays with Alzheimer’s” on our website.

Want to support Dementia Matters? Make an end-of-year gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s.

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