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Tips on Easing Sundowner Syndrome

Sundowner Syndrome, also known as “late-day confusion,” is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. As the name presumes, those with Sundowner Syndrome experience symptoms in the late afternoon and evening, as opposed to earlier in the day.

Signs of Sundowning include behaviors such as confusion, aggression, anxiety, pacing, and wandering. While the specific cause is unknown, factors that trigger Sundowner Syndrome include low lighting, fatigue, increased shadows, infections, and difficulty separating dreams from reality. [Read more…]

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Understanding Alzheimer’s Wandering

For north Texas adult children and spouses who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, wandering is one of the most difficult and frightening behaviors to safely manage. While much remains unknown about this debilitating disease, experts do have some theories about wandering. Many believe the behavior may be caused by unmet needs and an inability to communicate them due to lost language skills.

Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease might not recognize their surroundings and wander off to look for “home.” Or they may be hungry or thirsty and go in search of food or water. An urge to use the bathroom and not know how to find it is believed to be another cause of wandering. Whatever it is that leads a senior to wander, the result is anxiety and stress for adult children and family caregivers in and around Dallas and Fort Worth. [Read more…]

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6 Tips for Talking with Children About Alzheimer’s

We understand how difficult it is to talk with kids about a grandparent’s Alzheimer’s. Even adults have trouble understanding this baffling and debilitating disease. A senior family member may appear to be doing fine and enjoying themselves. Then seemingly without warning they are confused and maybe even a little paranoid. The unpredictability of Alzheimer’s can be bewildering and even frightening for children.

How can north Texas family caregivers explain Alzheimer’s disease to children?

We have a few tips to make the conversation go more smoothly. [Read more…]

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Specialty Care for People with Alzheimer’s

While many people with Alzheimer’s can live at home with some assistance in the early stages of the disease, they will likely need more supervised care later on. Often, during the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, it becomes necessary to provide more care and supervision to keep the person safe. It’s not always easy to make the decision to move a loved one with Alzheimer’s into an Alzheimer’s care home, but it’s often necessary.

The answers to these questions may help you recognize when you’re loved one needs specialized care at an Alzheimer’s care home: [Read more…]

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Dallas Alzheimer Facilities

How to Help Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s

When people are first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they likely don’t need full-time care. In these early stages, they need more of a care partner than a caregiver. Here are some things you can do to support your loved one newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s:

  • Talk to them about their diagnosis, and help them find information they need.
  • Come up with a plan for when their memory worsens, such as cues and systems that can be used.
  • Help with household tasks and meals.
  • Provide emotional support by being available and accompanying them appointments or support groups.
  • Establish a routine for doing daily tasks, such as taking medication. [Read more…]
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