De-escalating Aggression & Difficult Behaviors

Sundowning Strategies: Conversation Starters for Evening Agitation

Caregiver gently holding an elderly person’s hand in a softly lit living room at dusk with a photo album nearby, conveying calm evening dementia care

Sundowning — increased confusion, anxiety or agitation at dusk — is common in dementia and can be the hardest part of home care. This article explores why twilight agitation happens, how to adjust routines and environments, and which communication techniques…

What to Say When They Want to Go Home (And They Are Home)

Caregiver holding hands with an older adult with dementia in a warm, tidy living room showing comforting photos and a memory box

Many people with dementia repeatedly say they want to go home even when they already are. This article explains why that happens and gives family caregivers practical, person-centered communication strategies, sample phrases, environment and safety tips, and resources to reduce…