3 ways to love those with dementia this Christmas

During the festive season, we celebrate Jesus coming to a world who did not recognise him. Ben Boland shares his top tips for loving those who may not recognise us either, whether at Christmas or all year round

I will be celebrating Christmas in a secure dementia unit with my dad. We will share a simple meal together and it is unlikely he will remember the occasion or who I am. It will have deep emotional costs for me.

So, why bother?

Because that is what Christmas is all about.