Holidays are an exciting time for many people. For others, the added activities could cause increased agitation and confusion, unpredictable behaviour or mood swings. This is often the case for older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here are a few tips for including everyone in holiday festivities. *Create a stress-free, holiday season by scaling things back and modifying activities so that everyone feels calm and safe. *Focus on a few of the most meaningful traditions. *Ask which activities people value most. This could be trimming a Christmas tree, lighting a menorah, singing songs or baking special holiday treats.