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What is “sundowning”? - If a loved one with cognitive decline becomes more anxious or restless in the evening, it may be sundowning, a common pattern in dementia. Solutions include consistent routines, better lighting, and setting a calm tone for the latter half of the day.

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Father’s Day without Dad - After the death of a parent, holidays such as Father's Day can feel very emotional and often stir up grief. Still, there are many ways to celebrate and honor the best of your dad, even if he is no longer with you.

Father's Day without Dad - Caregiving Corner After the death of a parent, holidays such as Father's Day can feel very emotional and often stir up grief. Still, there are many ways to celebrate and honor the best of your dad, even if he is no longer with you.

Repetitive questions - Are you frustrated answering the same question over and over? You aren't alone. Repetitive questions are a common and exasperating behavior in the early stage of dementia, but there are ways to help.

Repetitive questions - Caregiving Corner Are you frustrated answering the same question over and over? You aren't alone. Repetitive questions are a common and exasperating behavior in the early stage of dementia, but there are ways to help.

Planning for cognitive changes - Does the thought of losing cognitive abilities make you feel like hiding under the covers? That's understandable! Consider that planning can be empowering. Try shifting your focus from anxiety to what you can do now to prepare for the possibility.

Planning for cognitive changes - Caregiving Corner Does the thought of losing cognitive abilities make you feel like hiding under the covers? That's understandable! Consider that planning can be empowering. Try shifting your focus from anxiety to what you can do now to prepare for the possibility.

Watching for financial abuse - Financial abuse of older adults is more common—and closer to home—than many families realize. It doesn't come only from scams; it often involves someone your loved one knows and trusts. Knowing the warning signs and staying involved can help you protect them.

Watching for financial abuse - Caregiving Corner Financial abuse of older adults is more common—and closer to home—than many families realize. It doesn't come only from scams; it often involves someone your loved one knows and trusts. Knowing the warning signs and staying involved can help you protect them.

Solutions to hearing loss - Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with age. And it is often a frustrating experience for both the older adult and those around them. Luckily there are many ways to improve communication and understanding.

Solutions to hearing loss - Caregiving Corner Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with age. And it is often a frustrating experience for both the older adult and those around them. Luckily there are many ways to improve communication and understanding.

Preparing for in-home care - Bringing in outside help for an aging loved one can take a lot of weight off your shoulders as a family caregiver. Before the help begins, there are several things to consider and communicate clearly about, including safety, routines, and backup plans.

Preparing for in-home care - Caregiving Corner Bringing in outside help for an aging loved one can take a lot of weight off your shoulders as a family caregiver. Before the help begins, there are several things to consider and communicate clearly about, including safety, routines, and backup plans.

If the person you care for is struggling with seemingly simple tasks such as eating, dressing, or getting up or down from a chair, an occupational therapist may be able to help. They can recommend changes to help your loved one remain independent and do the things they enjoy.

What is an occupational therapist? - Caregiving Corner

When to hire an Aging Life Care™ Manager - How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

When to hire an Aging Life Care™ Manager - Caregiving Corner How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

Mealtime and dementia - Caring for someone with dementia can make mealtimes challenging. Small changes, such as reducing noise and simplifying the table, can help make eating easier and less stressful.

Mealtime and dementia - Caregiving Corner Caring for someone with dementia can make mealtimes challenging. Small changes, such as reducing noise and simplifying the table, can help make eating easier and less stressful.