East Texan shares struggles those affected by Alzheimerâs this holiday season, beyond
Alzheimer's and the holidays
By Erin Wides | December 20, 2020 at 8:39 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 1:26 AM
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The holidays can be a time of joy for some families, but when a family member is dealing with health issues like dementia, it can put a burden of grief on the holiday.
âThank you for all the ways you make our Christmas merry, bright, and full of love. Merry Christmas, with love.â Sherry McClung reads from a card that she found a few months ago while cleaning out her husband Geneâs items. Gene is battling Alzheimerâs.