Although we live at a time when we have access to more information than ever, most people manage to be selective about what they take in – whether it’s ignoring calories in a fatty dessert or patients at high risk for an illness ignoring medical screenings. Drawing on research in economics, psychology and sociology, Carnegie… Continue reading How We Ignore Reality
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Solving the Problem of “Sundowning”: Tips for Caregivers
Editor’s note: Sundowning, the time of day when Alzheimer’s symptoms worsen, is often frustrating and debilitating for a caregiver as well as a patient. Here, from the National Institute on Aging, is a guide that offers strategies on how to cope: Late afternoon and early evening can be difficult for some people with Alzheimer’s disease.… Continue reading Solving the Problem of “Sundowning”: Tips for Caregivers