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The Gentle Art of Dementia Response
I watched an Instagram reel yesterday about a person with dementia who was sundowning. In case you are new here, or to the world of dementia care, sundowning is a name for symptoms such as heightened confusion, anxiety, and agitation that often occurs late in the afternoon or early evening. Their inner sense of safety…
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Calmer Dementia Conversations: A 5-Second Mindset Shift
You’re walking down the hallway toward their room. And before you’ve even turned the corner, some part of you has already braced. Maybe your shoulders have crept up toward your ears. Maybe you’ve taken a deep breath without realizing it’s a bracing breath, not a calming one. Maybe it’s the quiet script already running in…