Has your loved one ever followed you around the home and imitated your every move? Or do they continuously ask questions, interrupt, or talk?
This behavior is known as shadowing and, like sundowning, typically happens in the late afternoon or evening.
As a dementia caregiver, shadowing and sundowning can quickly become taxing. But rather than getting angry with your loved one, offer them a distraction that occupies their attention and makes them feel needed.
Ask your loved one for help or give them a simple task like folding laundry, setting the table, or gardening.
Everyone wants to feel needed, and extending these small opportunities will give your loved one a sense of purpose.
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