F.O.U.R. Steps to Celebrate July 4th in a Dementia-Friendly Manner
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recommends four steps for creating a dementia-friendly 4th of July including forgo the fireworks, organize and be prepared, smaller gatherings are best and revise how celebration can happen. Some activities could include: making patriotic decorations or crafts, playing or singing familiar patriotic music, baking 4th of July themed desserts, or looking through a family album with pictures of past Independence Day celebrations.
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MOSES LAKE — Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the July 4th holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. With Independence Day approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly Fourth of July.
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