Caring for a person with dementia can be challenging and complex. This is especially true when faced with challenging behavior like aggression, physical violence, agitation, and distress. While understanding that aggressive behavior is not intentional, it can still be difficult to determine: “What can I really do when a dementia patient starts getting aggressive?” This…
Has your loved one suddenly become angry, restless, or even violent? You’re not alone if you see behaviors that feel completely out of character, like yelling, hitting, or swearing. Many caregivers are surprised and scared by this phase of dementia, which often appears in the middle to later stages of the disease. You might be…
Aggressive behavior in dementia can feel heartbreaking, scary, or even dangerous. Maybe your loved one suddenly yells or pushes you away when you’re just trying to help. Or maybe they say hurtful things that seem totally out of character. It’s natural to wonder: What happened? Why are they acting this way? What did I do…
Sundowning syndrome occurs in older adults and individuals with dementia. The behavioral disturbances, confusion, and agitation can cause a chaotic nighttime experience for both the loved one and the caregiver. Understanding triggers associated with sundowning and knowing how to address them can help you have a calmer, more peaceful evening with your care recipient. In…
When caring for people with dementia, a sudden change in behavior can be worrying. One possible cause for these changes is something called sundowning. If you notice increased confusion, restlessness, or other difficult behaviors, especially in the late afternoon or early evening, sundowning could be the cause. In this article, we will review: Interested in…
Managing aggression in care recipients can be a challenging yet vital aspect of caregiving. According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Annual Report “Facts and Figures”, caring for someone with four or more behavioral symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, makes caregivers more likely to report clinically meaningful depression and burden. Aggression may stem from various…