An author reflects on the challenges of celebrating the holidays after losing a parent to dementia, highlighting the emotional and practical struggles faced during the journey.
Late November through the end of December is the favorite time of the year for the author. A season during which problems seem to temporarily fade. The author reminisces about Frank Sinatra’s holiday song 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and relates it to the current situation of losing a loved one to dementia. This year marks the first Thanksgiving without the author's father, who passed away after living with a severe form of dementia.
The author reflects on the challenges and emotions experienced during this journey, remembering the father they once knew
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