Sundowning in Dementia: Why Evenings Get Harder and What Helps
It is 4:30 in the afternoon. Mom was fine at lunch. Now she is pacing the hallway, asking when someone is coming…
It is 4:30 in the afternoon. Mom was fine at lunch. Now she is pacing the hallway, asking when someone is coming…
Few decisions weigh on a family caregiver’s heart like this one. If you’re researching how to choose a memory care facility for…
Few moments frighten a family caregiver more than realizing a loved one with dementia is not where they should be. Maybe Dad…
If you’re caring for a parent or spouse with memory concerns, you’ve probably heard the claim from a well-meaning friend, a magazine…
If you’ve noticed your mom repeating the same question or your dad struggling with bills he once handled effortlessly, you may already…
If you love someone living with dementia, you already know how much can change in the way you talk to each other.…
If you dread bath time more than almost any other part of your caregiving day, please know you are not alone. Bathing…
If you care for someone living with dementia, few moments are as frightening as turning around to find they’ve slipped out the…
A compassionate, practical guide to sundowning syndrome — why it happens, how to recognize the signs, and what family caregivers can do to ease late-day confusion in loved ones with dementia.
When you notice a loved one struggling to remember a familiar name, repeating the same question within minutes, or suddenly having trouble…