Course Outline: Dementia & the Holidays (20-Minute Mini-Course)

What you'll get:

  • 20-minute on-demand video Watch anytime to learn practical strategies for supporting people with dementia during holiday gatherings.

  • Downloadable Tip Sheet A simple, printable guide with key takeaways and easy holiday support strategies.

What the Course Covers

1. Understanding Holiday Stress & Dementia

  • Why holidays can be overwhelming

  • How changes in routine and environment affect behavior

2. The “Just Right Fit” of Stimulation

  • Overstimulation vs. understimulation

  • Early signs of distress and how to respond

3. Creating a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Environment

  • Quick modifications for lighting, noise, décor, and safety

  • Setting up calming spaces

4. Communication Strategies That Reduce Anxiety

  • What to say (and what not to say)

  • Reassurance, redirection, and joining their reality

5. Meaningful Holiday Engagement

  • Simple, success-oriented activities

  • Ways to include the person without overwhelming them

6. Tips for Social Gatherings & Guest Preparation

  • Helping others support positive interactions

  • Using old photos and familiar memories

7. Travel Considerations

  • When travel may or may not be helpful

  • How to maintain comfort and routine on the go

Course curriculum

    1. Dementia & the Holidays

About this course

  • $7.00
  • 1 lesson
  • 0.5 hours of video content