If you’re caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s, it is important to prioritize your own mental health and well-being. This will help you both reduce the stress of sundowning symptoms.

Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations that everything should be cheerful, regardless of the circumstances. Our elders used to be in charge of making the holidays merry while the younger generations were the focus. But as our elders begin to slow down and need more help, the holiday responsibilities increasingly fall to us.