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Sleep Changes, Sundowning, and Nighttime Wandering in Dementia
Nighttime confusion is common, but caregivers should still look for pain, illness, medication effects, and preventable triggers.
When Driving Changes May Be a Sign of Dementia
New dents, missed turns, delayed decisions, and unexplained trips may reveal changes in judgment, attention, or visual processing.
Sudden Confusion Is Not Just Dementia Know When to Get Help
A rapid change over hours or days may signal delirium, stroke, infection, medication effects, or another urgent medical problem.
When Behavior Is a Symptom What Your Parent May Be Communicating
Agitation, repetition, resistance, and suspicion often communicate fear, discomfort, confusion, or an unmet need.
Different Dementias Can Look Different A Family Guide to Symptoms
Dementia is an umbrella term, and the earliest symptoms can vary depending on the condition and the areas of the brain affected.
The Quiet Signs of Dementia Families Often Miss
Memory loss may be the best-known warning sign, but changes in judgment, language, routines, and daily function can appear first.
How to Talk to Siblings About Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities
Family caregiving often falls unequally on one person. Here's how to have productive conversations about sharing the load without destroying your relationships.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Caregiver
After two years as a primary caregiver for my father, here are the five things I wish someone had told me at the beginning.