Sundowning: How you can help your loved one

Sundowning: How you can help your loved one - Sunbeam in the fall trees

Behavior “Sundowning” or Sundowners Syndrome, is a term used to describe a state of confusion and anxiety which typically occurs during the early morning, late afternoon, or early evening when daylight and darkness are transitioning. Individuals may show any variety

Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia

Where words fail, music speaks.

Aspen Senior Day Center – Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, when used appropriately, music can: Alter mood Manage self-induced agitation Stimulate positive interactions Encourage cognitive function Coordinate motor movements Playing a