Sharon Host

Sharon Host

Sharon Host, OTR/L, is a Senior Consultant and Global Professional Instructor with Dementia Care Specialists at Crisis Prevention Institute. Specializing in geriatrics, Sharon has over 20 years of experience in the long-term care setting, the home health care industry, and as a dementia care consultant.

Preparing for the Holidays for People with Dementia

Preparing for the Holidays for People with Dementia

Holidays are a time for fun, food, music, decorations, and gatherings of family and friends. Even though someone may be living with dementia, they will still want to participate in lifelong traditions and celebrations. However, due to cognitive changes, holidays for people with dementia won’t be the same as they were in the past.