Dementia: The Path Beyond the Tears

Entries from July 2008

Alzheimer’s: “I don’t know what’s wrong with me”

July 12, 2008 · No Comments

My friend Carl is saying, “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”  And I don’t know what to say back to him – that’ll be any help.

It’s not a good situation – not encouraging at all – for either of us. (more…)

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Sundowning

July 1, 2008 · No Comments

Sundowning syndrome – also referred to as sundowning and sunsetting – is a pattern of more severe behavioral symptoms in the late afternoon and evening.  This pattern is common in people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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