How to manage sundowning symptoms in dementia Many people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get increasingly confused, anxious, and agitated later in the day. Others may have disrupted sleep schedules or restlessness at night. These sundowning symptoms are disruptive and difficult to manage. They’re also stressful and negatively affect your older adult’s quality of life. We explain why this behavior happens and…
It’s not easy to sleep when you’re a caregiver 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.…
Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a big challenge. Vive Health shares 6 smart tips to combat caregiver sleep deprivation. Find out how to make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep as well as improve sleep quality. Is lack of sleep making your caregiving duties more difficult?…
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,…
A regular daily routine reduces stress for seniors Young or old, people are most afraid of the unknown. As someone loses control over their physical abilities, independence, or cognitive abilities, their world becomes filled with more and more unknowns. And if their days are unstructured and unpredictable, that can add more stress. That’s why having a regular daily routine helps both seniors…
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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