Hope Hospice

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Coping with a loved one’s sundowning behaviors is a common struggle among family caregivers. Behaviors associated with sundowning are particularly difficult. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, sundowning occurs in as many as 20 percent of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. What causes sundowning?

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 24, 2022

It is important for care providers of a loved one with dementia to understand how changing seasons can affect someone with dementia and what can be done to help prevent any concerns from developing. Sundowning Explained. Symptoms that may present while an individual with dementia is experiencing sundowning include: Agitation.

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Hope Hospice

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Caregivers need to be creative in planning activities for dementia patients, keeping in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. Let the person breathe in the scent and ask them what the smell reminds them of. You might also like to read: What is sundowning? Dementia and Boredom.

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Hope Hospice

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What worked last year might not be suitable this year, so be prepared to modify activities or take breaks as necessary. Sources: Hope Hospice Dementia Program, Teepa Snow You might also enjoy reading: Boredom and Dementia Patients What is Sundowning? Simplicity is key. Simplify holiday decorations and avoid stimulating visuals.

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Hope Hospice

JANUARY 11, 2022

What is Sundowning? People living with dementia generally do not need to follow a special diet, unless they have co-morbidities or allergies that have certain requirements. By mid-stage, dementia may cause a person to forget to eat or leave them confused about how to use appliances for food preparation. Vision problems.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 30, 2022

Explain what you are going to do before you do it using one-step commands. When you try again, use a different approach from what you used before. What is Sundowning? Check the person’s hearing aid to ensure it’s turned on and has a functioning battery. Communication and Dementia. They may feel stressed and anxious.

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Hope Hospice

JULY 23, 2020

When it comes to eating, be aware that such behaviors may be his way of telling you that the food temperature is not right or that he’s just not a fan of what’s being served for dinner. There’s no one-size-fits-all method to combat feeding challenges, so try out a few of these methods to see what might work for your patient.

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