Everyone wants to be independent. When we’re children, we want to dress ourselves (even if it takes significantly longer than if our parents were to do it); when we’re young adults, we crave living on our own (even if we have to call Dad to ask him how to
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you might have noticed that they get more irritable or confused starting late afternoon – when the sun, literally, starts to go down. You may have thought this was merely a coincidence, but it’s a common occurrence called sundowning. Sundowning can cause increased behavioral
Reprinted by Permission from the Dementia Care News The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s describes the main stages of Alzheimer’s and the pattern of symptoms that typically occur in individuals living with Alzheimer’s dementia. It is important to note that not everyone living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia will experience the same symptoms
Caring for an older loved one is full of emotions and decisions. You may be conflicted about how best to handle the situation. While you know that it will soon be time for them to get professional support, you also feel guilty and want to push that decision off
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