The holiday of Channukah involves getting together of the entire family, “a candle for a man and his household”. However, for a person sick with complex disease or a person with dementia, this is a deviation from their normal daily schedule, which can be disorienting and disturbing. With the proper conduct, this day can be a deep source of connection with the family and past memories for these people. This essay offers practical guidelines for dealing with this situation and assists in building a supportive, inclusive environment for a person with dementia.

This compendium is the result of collaboration of the Tzohar with the organization Emda, who cooperate with us throughout the year.

This guide is the result of the collaboration between Tzohar and Emda.