Relative took a 45-minute phone call during a family gathering. August 23, 2024. 3 min. ... “Please buzz only the package recipient” would at least be more polite phrasing. ...

Family gatherings can be stressful anyway, but when an aging parent has dementia it can add even more. Accommodate your aging loved one by not expecting him or her to do as they did before ...

Family gatherings during the holidays can be full of warmth and laughter. Or not. Anxiety and stress don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas or New Year’s Day.