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Why is Dad so Angry? (3:13 min.)

Is it “Sundowning” at 4:00pm or something else? What happens when we take a look backwards at someone’s day?…

Tagged in: anger, angry, exhausted, sundowning, telling him what to do, upset

Saving Stuff (1:04 min)

My Mom would save every twist tie and put them in a baggie in the kitchen drawer. She would wash out individual plastic applesauce, pudding and fruit cups and keep them stacked on her dresser. She would take home any plastic forks and spoons and wash them and keep…

Tagged in: eating, eating with hands, let it go, messy, who is it hurting, who's it hurting?

Singing the same thing over and over (4:50 min.)

Ugh!! Repetition can drive you crazy! Here are a few ideas of what to do….

Tagged in: repitition, same thing

Crying (2:37 min.)

What can we do to help our loved one when they are crying?…

Tagged in: cry, crying, depressed, sad

Where is my Sister? (3:46 min.)

What do we say when a person has died and our loved one is looking for them?…

Tagged in: death, where is dead loved one, where is my mom

Mom misunderstands, and Caregiver becomes a love interest. What to do?

Firstly, be cool. Your loved one didn’t choose this awkward situation either. Be firm and kind. You can navigate this relationship challenge to dementia care by setting boundaries and providing support. You are taking care of your mom. You’re being friendly and nice. You’ve made her feel safe and…

Tagged in: being sexual, embarrassment, flirting, inappropriate behavior

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Why is Dad so Angry? (3:13 min.)

Saving Stuff (1:04 min)

Singing the same thing over and over (4:50 min.)

Crying (2:37 min.)

Where is my Sister? (3:46 min.)

Mom misunderstands, and Caregiver becomes a love interest. What to do?

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Why is Dad so Angry? (3:13 min.)

Saving Stuff (1:04 min)

Singing the same thing over and over (4:50 min.)

Crying (2:37 min.)

Where is my Sister? (3:46 min.)

Mom misunderstands, and Caregiver becomes a love interest. What to do?

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