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Navigating the Holidays as a Caregiver

Navigating the Holidays as a Caregiver

Update: 2025-11-19
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Navigating the holidays as a caregiver may take extra planning, but it doesn't have to be any less merry. On this episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles chats with Jessica Donahue, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in dementia care. Jessica shares ways to adapt holiday traditions and set expectations so that everyone can enjoy the celebration. If you're caring for a loved one this season, this episode provides helpful tips to plan ahead and reduce stress around family gatherings.


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