Think about the last time you looked at a GPS or map in an unfamiliar city. There were probably several ways of getting to your destination, and oftentimes, very little indication of the obstacles you’d encounter along your way. Navigating that journey was hard enough, but dealing with it on your own was likely even…
As a caregiver, you know that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and stressed. Many caregivers experience burnout (or are at risk for developing it) from: Care coaching to help caregivers: Seeking support from a care coach at Trualta can help you reduce the risk of burnout. Check if you have free access. The Role Of…
Think of caregiving like a ship traveling across the ocean. As a caregiver, you’re often acting as the ship’s captain. Even if you’re not in charge of every decision, you bear responsibility for leading the charge and making everything work for your loved one. You might be: Even with the support of the health care…
We’ve all faced challenging times in life. Wouldn’t it have been nice to have a personal cheerleader, mentor, and sounding board by your side while you weighed possible solutions and tackled the problem? As a caregiver, you encounter and manage problems, big and small, every single day. When you take an active role in someone’s…
Whether you’re brand new to caregiving or have years of experience, one fact remains true: you have selflessly dedicated your time and energy to providing support and care to a person who needs help. This isn’t an easy task, and we see and celebrate your dedication. At the same time, caregiving is not linear–every day…
As a caregiver, you might be concerned about whether sundowning syndrome in people with dementia is dangerous. The short answer is, it can be. Sundowning refers to increased confusion and restlessness, usually in the late afternoon or early evening. It can lead to risky behaviors like aggression or wandering away from home. These changes can…
Sundowning is a state of increased confusion that begins in the afternoon or evening hours. It is common in patients with dementia and can result in difficult, even harmful behavioral disturbances. If you care for a loved one with dementia and sundowners syndrome, it’s important to understand the role sensory stimulation plays. It’s easy for…
Sundowning is a set of difficult symptoms, emotions, and behaviors that begin in the early evening. Many patients with dementia experience sundowning, a state of increased confusion, irritability, anger, and even aggression. Sundown syndrome confusion can be triggered by overstimulation and fatigue. Soothing sounds and a calm environment can help. Music therapy, the use of…
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a difficult challenge, especially when they experience sundowning. Sundowning (sometimes called sundown syndrome, sundown delirium, or sundowning dementia) refers to a set of behaviors that tend to occur in the late afternoon or evening hours. These include confusion, restlessness, irritability, or agitation. Such behaviors can be…
Advances in technology have made smart devices helpful in easing the lives of people with dementia and reducing caregiver burden. One challenging symptom for caregivers to manage is sundowning, which causes restlessness and confusion, often in the late afternoon or early evening. This behavior can create stress for both the person with dementia and their…
Sundowner syndrome commonly occurs in dementia patients. It can be distressing and harmful both to your loved one and you as the caregiver. It’s important to learn more about sundowning behavior, what causes it, and how to manage it. In this article, we’ll talk specifically about the effect of the environment on sundowner and dementia…
If you care for a loved one with dementia, you may have experienced sundowning. This late day and evening hours confusion in your loved one can be very distressing. It can even be dangerous if their behaviors include violence. Caring for someone with dementia can cause significant stress and even burnout. Sundowners often makes these…
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