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The Sundowning Playbook: An Evening Dementia Care Routine That Actually Works

An evening-by-evening routine that reduces sundowning agitation, including the 3pm trigger window, lighting shifts, and the 7–9pm anchor sequence families can start this week.

Published July 18, 2026 • ~8 min read

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Normal Aging vs. Early Dementia: A Caregiver's Quick Reference

A printable one-page comparison of the eight most-asked-about differences between normal aging and early dementia — symptoms worth flagging, what to track, and when to call a doctor.

Published July 20, 2026 • ~4 min read

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When Words Are Gone: Communication Strategies for Late-Stage Dementia

Seven late-stage communication strategies that still reach a parent when verbal language is gone — preserved long-term phrases, music as a doorway, choice-of-two questions, touch and tone, and presence when nothing else lands.

Published July 22, 2026 • ~10 min read

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The Caregiver Burnout Prevention Plan: A 30-Day Reset for Dementia Caregivers

A 30-day reset for dementia caregivers — the warning signs, the weekly focus grid, and the request-and-delegate scripts that prevent the crash before it lands.

Published July 23, 2026 • ~9 min read

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