When You’re a Caregiver, Sleep Doesn’t Come Easy Even when you get the chance to rest, the constant stress and worry of caregiving can make it difficult to fall asleep. And if you need to wake during the night to help your older adult, the problem is compounded. But as you well know, sleep is essential for caregiver health and well-being. We…
You know that deep, bone-tired feeling that no amount of coffee can fix? When you’re running on empty, patience wears thin, focus fades, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming. For caregivers, chronic sleep deprivation isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a serious threat to your health and your ability to provide care. But what if you could break the cycle of exhaustion? You don’t…
Caregiver stress can cause restless nights. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or having good quality sleep. To get a good night’s rest, Alisa Paliano from Nestmaven.com recommends 5 relaxing guided meditations for deep sleep. Place your mobile device or laptop on your bedside table (ideally with a sleep timer set) and let the soothing sounds calm your racing mind…
Aromatherapy stress relief helps both seniors and caregivers Caring for an older adult is a tough job. It’s also difficult to be the person whose body or mind is declining. This chronic stress can decrease the quality of life for both seniors and caregivers. It also increases the chances of developing serious physical and mental health issues. A simple, but effective, non-drug…
Seniors have more trouble sleeping through the night Sleep patterns change with age, causing many seniors to have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. And when your older adult gets up in the night, you might need to get up to make sure they don’t fall while going to the bathroom, try to leave the house, or do something that…
Sundowning symptoms affect quality of life Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become more agitated or anxious starting in the late afternoon and lasting through the evening and night. They could become aggressive, delusional, paranoid, want to walk, or accidentally wander away. Some may have disrupted sleep schedules or restlessness at night. This behavior is called dementia sundowning because it typically…
Dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience frequent waking, troubled sleep, or being awake at night. To help them (and you) get better rest at night, gerontologist Julia Larimer shares 5 tips that improve sleep in dementia. Dementia worsens sleep and poor sleep worsens dementia A good night’s sleep slows cognitive decline,…
Imagine a day when your loved one feels calm and cooperative, and you feel less like a traffic cop constantly directing a confused driver. This isn’t a far-off dream; it can be found in the powerful, predictable rhythm of a daily routine. For seniors, especially those facing cognitive decline or the uncertainties of aging, a consistent schedule is more than just a…
Coping with sundowning caused by dementia Many seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia get increasingly agitated or anxious in the evening. They may become aggressive, delusional, paranoid, or tend to wander. This behavior pattern is called “sundowning” because it usually starts in the late afternoon or early evening and may last into the night. It can be very disruptive and difficult for caregivers…
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