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If your senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, you may notice that they experience certain increases in strange or erratic behaviors when the sun starts to set, including… Continue reading What Is Sundowning Exactly?

When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis affects the entire family. The majority of people who have Alzheimer’s eventually move into a specialized assisted living facility where… Continue reading The do’s and don’ts of visiting someone with Alzheimer’s

When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, one of the common symptoms they may experience is trouble sleeping. Getting a good night’s sleep is very important for people of… Continue reading Tips for Managing Sleep Problems with Alzheimer’s

If someone invites you to a yoga class it may conjure images of ultra-flexible people doing back bends, but the average yoga class is far from that stereotype. At your… Continue reading 3 Health Benefits of Yoga for Seniors

When a family member is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family is affected. Immediately after a cancer diagnosis, family members, spouses, and close friends mobilize and figure out how to… Continue reading Caring for a family member with cancer