4th of July celebrations for people with Alzheimer’s [Video]

The West Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association said just because someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia doesn’t mean they can’t take part in 4th of July celebrations.  

People just need to be mindful of certain things so that they’re more comfortable. 

“We recommend for those individuals who are caring for, you know, loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia when you’re getting together to celebrate the holidays, definitely get together to celebrate the holidays, but tailor it; you might make it a smaller gathering. So that person’s not overwhelmed by a lot of new faces or make them feel uneasy,” said July Gray, director of development for the West Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. 

Gray suggested that “maybe people wear name tags and things like that to help that individual …