The holiday season is a difficult time for many people, especially, if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.  The usual stressors include, financial hardships, family engagement with challenging dynamics, triggers of significant loss, travel complexities, meeting our family expectations and traditions, etc.  These stressors are significantly heightened for your loved one with Alzheimer’s.    In order to create moments of pleasure and enjoyment during this stressful time, it is helpful to have some understanding of what your loved one is feeling.  You, as the caregiver, are the person who affirms the feelings of safety and security