When I first moved in with mom to take care of her with Dementia (or risk the hospital placing her somewhere) I did not know what was getting myself into. Our first Christmas (two years ago now) had her taking the great grandkids presents from under the tree and hiding them in her room. Having moved so many times she is a professional packer and can pack and hide objects like no other. Last year I did not decorate for anything. She keeps saying we need a tree but the stress of finding decorations missing or presents taken may not be worth the risk. The pros and cons of decorating for a holiday we both love is driving me crazy. I love knowing I am not going through so many of the same things others are and greatly appreciate this forum.
You can keep it simple if you are concerned with mom hiding the décor, and you can keep the presents hidden yourself until Christmas Eve or even Christmas day if needed.
So get that tree out today and have fun decorating it with your mom.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Give her packing tasks to kee her busy and happy.
I would say it matters, no matter how small the effort you make.
everyone loves xmas trees, xmas decorations...
there are also miniature xmas trees :).
nice xmassy colors.
at whatever age, it looks beautiful. :)
warms the heart :).
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