Ask others for help with holiday-related tasks. Often family and friends would like to help, if you can tell them what needs to be done. Make your requests specific. If you love pumpkin pie, ask a friend who bakes if they could make an extra one. If sending cards is important to you, perhaps a neighbor would take them to the post office for you.
Grandchildren usually love to put up decorations or wrap packages.
If shopping is difficult for you, consider ordering gifts from catalogs, or buying tickets to concerts, plays, or sports events by telephone. Make a charitable donation in the recipient's name. Give a gift certificate to a shop or restaurant that the recipient will enjoy. For the person with AD, maintaining a familiar routine of sleeping, eating, and carrying out daily activities helps provide stability and security. If you have guests, explain the routine to them in advance, so that they can adjust their own schedules accordingly.