If you have a senior parent, you have likely worried about their independence and ability to stay at home safely on their own. Once a doctor confirms dementia, the concern multiplies swiftly. How will your parent manage alone? What changes have already taken place in...
Sundowning Sundowning, sometimes called sundowning syndrome, is when people with Alzheimer’s or dementia experience a decline in functioning or condition late in the day, or as the sun goes down. They may become difficult to care for, aggressive,...
Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms that affect a person’s ability to function. It can cause confusion, memory loss, irritability or other changes in personality, and creates risk to the safety of those living with it. Dementia is a progressive decline...
While memory lapses are often considered a common part of growing older, they can often be a sign of something far more serious. Most of us have days where we misplace our keys, forget to stop at the store on the way home, or can’t quite recall someone’s name....
