Nov 7, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve heard sundowning may happen with dementia. What is sundowning, or late-day confusion, and how is it treated? The term “sundowning” refers to a state of confusion occurring in the late afternoon and lasting into the night.... 
Nov 3, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Healthy Aging, Video Presentation
Reading Time: 3 minutesTo be human is to forget things. But you’ve probably wondered: “When is forgetting normal, and when is it not?” Here are four examples: 3 types of normal forgetting and one that isn’t. 1. Forgetting where you parked Not remembering where... 
Oct 29, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Holidays
Reading Time: 2 minutes The spookiest time for Halloween gatherings and events is usually early to late evening. That’s right smack bang in the middle of the time most people with dementia experience sundowning. So you may see agitation, and anxiety already without... 
Sep 24, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Video Presentation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeing sexual in a relationship is part of how we show connectedness and closeness. It can be very comforting and a time to be reassured. It is usually a place where couples are comfortable, even if nothing else is going right. It is... 
Sep 21, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The most beautiful and soothing thing that we can do to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s is to love them and not judge them. Happy World Alzheimer’s Day.” September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day and September is world... 
Sep 18, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer’s Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation’s health care system....