CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Navigating the holidays with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia can be hard.

That’s why a free program aims to help Missouri families with Finding Joy in the Season.

The conference is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, November 7 at the Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center in downtown Cape Girardeau.

The goal is to empower caregivers by helping them plan and adjust expectations with help from the Alzheimer’s Association.

You can register for free online by clicking here .

Program manager Lydia Hess said the holidays can look different for families impacted by the disease.

“You may notice that your loved one has a little bit of a difficult time, because the holidays can be crowded, overstimulating, and it can just get a little bit busier than

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