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Keeping Social Connections Strong is Vital for Your Health
August 28, 2025As we go through life, we have many types of relationships, and many opportunities to...
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Wishes as They Age: Empowering Their Decisions
June 13, 2025As our parents grow older, it’s natural to worry about their health, safety, and happiness....
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How to talk to a parent about dementia
June 9, 2025Navigating a conversation about dementia with a parent can be one of the most challenging...
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Ladies of Eastridge
June 6, 2025Community is defined in many ways. I have written about the benefits of community and...
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Reimagining Aging: Supporting Clients with Dementia
May 28, 2025For workers and caregivers, reimagining aging for clients with dementia means looking beyond the symptoms...
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The Most Useful Balance Exercises for Seniors
May 21, 2025Maintaining good balance is essential for seniors to prevent falls, improve mobility, and maintain independence....
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Home Owners Insurance: Impact of Older Adults Considering Retirement Community
May 19, 2025As we make plans and new goals for 2025, it’s a good time to look...
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Signs It May Be Time to Transition to Independent Living
May 6, 2025Deciding to move to an independent senior living community is a significant choice. However, certain signs can help indicate when it might be the right time to make the transition.
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When to move to senior living
March 13, 2025Deciding when to move to senior living is a significant life choice, but it’s one...
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Understanding Sundown Syndrome
January 24, 2025When your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, they may become more agitated or confused in the late afternoon or evening. This is a common issue called sundowning that many people with memory loss experience. While it’s not clear what causes it, dementia does affect a person’s biological clock and circadian rhythm, causing dysregulation in the sleep and wake cycle. Understanding sundown syndrome, what causes it, how to recognize it, and how to best support your loved one when they’re sundowning will help you navigate it and take steps to prevent it from happening in the future.
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