By Tabitha White, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers The holiday season brings opportunities for joy, connection, and cherished traditions, but for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can also bring unique challenges. The key to a smooth […]
How to Help Senior Sundowner’s Syndrome
For elders suffering dementia, they’re already experiencing a great deal of stress, but it’s even worse when the sun goes down. As the light of day fades, many seniors with dementia grow irritable, more susceptible to confusion, and more likely to accuse you of some audacious acts. For many, the symptoms of dementia are enhanced […]
What is Dementia Sundowning?
Sundowning is not a form of dementia, nor a disease. Sundowning is an amalgamation of symptoms that cause behavioral problems. They are brought on by a specific time of day – usually sundown (hence sundowning) – and effect people with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. What are the Behavioral Problems Associated with Dementia Sundowning? Typically, they exhibit […]