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Dementia: tips for celebrating special occasions
Special occasions, like birthdays or holidays, are joyful times. Sharing food and drink, gathering together and exchanging gifts are all part of the general festivities and fun.
When a person is living with dementia, however, these sorts of occasions can create stress, because they’re a break from their normal routine. They may also feel anxious about celebrating in an unfamiliar or crowded environment.
Here are some tips to make celebrating special occasions more enjoyable for everyone.
- Organisation:
- Dementia Australia
- Topic:
- Dementia
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2024
- Last reviewed:
- September 2025
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