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Sep 29, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Finding Calm as the Days Grow Shorter
As the clocks roll back on November 2, 2025, evenings will arrive earlier. For those living with dementia, this change can sometimes bring restlessness or confusion. Too often it’s called “sundowning,” but the real question is why. In this post, discover simple ways—like steady lighting, familiar routines, and comfort—to create calm, safe evenings as the days grow shorter.
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Aug 26, 2025 ∙ 3 min
When Mom Isn’t Herself: Facing the Truth About Dementia
You’ve been noticing the subtle shifts for a while now.
Mom repeats herself more than usual. She loses her place in conversations. She hesitates before answering questions or forgets appointments she used to handle with ease. At first, you explain it away—she’s grieving Dad, the move was stressful, or maybe she’s just getting older. We all want to believe that. We want Mom to stay the strong, capable person we’ve always known.
But then something changes.
You realize this is more than aging.
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Aug 22, 2025 ∙ 3 min
When Memories Hurt: Creating Emotional Safety in Dementia Care
Many older adults carry life histories marked by trauma, whether from wartime experiences, abusive relationships, medical emergencies, or even childhood adversity. Dementia can blur the line between past and present, and what may seem like a small incident to a care partner can awaken a deep sense of fear or mistrust in the person receiving care.
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