Sundowners Syndrome and Dementia
One of the most commonly asked questions by families and the caregivers of people who are experiencing dementia is how to deal with sundowners syndrome. … Read more
Avoiding Dementia-Related Behaviors
This category contains blog posts with tips and suggestions on how to avoid dementia-related behaviors.
Turning No into Yes—Reaching Underlying Issues of Disempowerment
No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia appears. When someone demands that you do something, isn’t your natural … Read more
Dementia and Aggressiveness
How to handle a combative dementia patient** [This article, “Dementia and Aggressiveness,” is the last in a series of three articles about mean dementia. See … Read more
Dementia ‘Anger Stage’
There are more people searching for information on the dementia ‘anger stage’—and how to deal with dementia patients who are angry—than for any other answers … Read more
Mean Dementia—Dementia and Being Mean to Family
How to deal with a mean dementia ‘patient’* Why is my mom so angry? Why does my husband blow up when I try to explain … Read more
Dementia Behaviors Aren’t the Problem—It’s the Emotions That Cause Them
The stress caused by dementia-related behaviors Anyone who has spent time with someone experiencing dementia knows that dealing with dementia behaviors (or Alzheimer’s behaviors) causes … Read more