Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care

7 Proven Strategies for Managing Sundowning Behaviors

Family caregiver holding hands with an elderly relative at sunset on a porch, showing a calm evening routine and caregiving supplies nearby

Sundowning can turn evenings into the hardest part of caregiving for families of older adults with dementia. This article explains seven evidence-based strategies to reduce evening agitation while offering practical self‑care routines, boundary tools, and resource tips to prevent caregiver…

  • 25 mins

Sundowning Syndrome: 7 Strategies to Manage Evening Agitation

Family caregiver comforting an older adult in a warmly lit living room at sunset to illustrate managing sundowning and preventing caregiver burnout

Sundowning causes increased confusion, agitation, and anxiety in many older adults with dementia during the late afternoon and evening. For family caregivers, this can spike stress and accelerate burnout. This article explores the mechanisms of sundowning, seven practical management strategies,…

  • 17 mins

Understanding the 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s for Caregivers

Family caregiver holding the hand of an elderly relative in a warm living room with a care plan notebook and pill organizer visible

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s demands both clinical understanding and everyday resilience. This article pairs a clear walkthrough of the 7‑stage Alzheimer’s framework with practical, stage‑sensitive strategies caregivers can use to reduce stress, avoid burnout, and sustain compassion.…

  • 36 mins