Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
So many of you know Norman McNamara, aka. Norrms on Facebook. He’s an Advocate for all those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and their caregivers. I’ve Reviewed and shown many of his books and am delighted to show his poetry as well. Norman posted another touching poem on Face Book this morning and I thought many of you [...]
A night with Sundowners (aka night terrors) can leave you exhausted the next day Some “Sundowners” symptoms which plague mid-stage Alzheimer’s or Dementia patients are so severe they are often called night terrors. Recently, while attempting to help a friend with these fitful, terror-filled nights, another friend suggested Visualizations. With little more instruction than for [...]
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients can Suffer Frightening Evenings If your family member has Alzheimer’s or Dementia, they may suffer through some nights that are more than fitful. Severe mood swings can occur during the evening hours that are often referred to as Sundowning or Sundowners. My own Mom would often awake from a sound sleep, [...]
As we near my Mom’s birthday, she would have been 85 on July 18, we also near the anniversary of her passing only weeks prior to her birthday, my thoughts are more and more about her and those sad days three years ago. I’ll never forget a few weeks before the end, when my brother [...]
Sundowning is often used to describe peculiar behavior of someone with Alzheimers during the evening hours when the sun has set and nightfall begins. Often, in middle to late stage Alzheimer’s they become restless and confused or disoriented during the evening hours. It can last from early evening until late into the night. When my [...]
