If you have a loved one or friend with dementia, they have a progressive condition that affects their memory, thinking, and communication skills. As the disease progresses, they may find it increasingly difficult to communicate with you and others.
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Sundowners Syndrome
If you’re like most people, you’re not aware of Sundowner’s Syndrome, often referred to as “Sundowning” or Late-Day Confusion. This is a syndrome that can affect seniors, but not all, who suffer with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Activities For People With Dementia
None of us want to just sit and stare all the time, that why it’s important for seniors with dementia to have activities throughout the day that they can enjoy, be kept busy with and feel successful with, just like you and I do. What does your senior do all day?
Dementia Behavior Strategies
Dementia can leave a person afraid, angry, paranoid, confused and sad, and can cause them to become aggressive or even violent…how do you deal with challenging situations like that?