Dementia & Memory Care

Memory Care Facilities: Costs, Services, and When to Move

Middle-aged adult holding elderly parent's hand at a memory care facility reception with caregiver and informational documents visible

Caring for a parent with memory loss means balancing safety, quality of life, and finances. This guide explains memory care and related services—home care, adult day, respite, assisted living, and nursing homes—how much they cost and when a move is…

  • 30 mins

Sundowning: Strategies for Managing Evening Agitation

Caregiver comforting an elderly parent in a calm, warmly lit living room at dusk with orientation cues and a nightlight

Sundowning — increased confusion and agitation in older adults during afternoon and evening — creates safety and caregiving challenges. This article explains common causes, how to rule out medical triggers, evidence-based behavioral and medication approaches, and U.S.-focused guidance for choosing…

  • 18 mins