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Hallucinations Hallucinations occur with mental and physical illnesses, often due to medications, low oxygen, or trauma. Therefore, don’t assume
Ways to Cope with Sundowning As you review the videos presented below you will discover that how you cope with
Approaching Someone Who Is Angry When someone with dementia or a mental illness is angry, they may not think clearly.
To Help Someone Who Is Depressed, You Need to Be Able to Recognize the Signs of Depression Sometimes a person
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Tips on How to Respond Quickly If Suicide Plans Are In Process If
Myths About Suicidal Thoughts People who talk about suicide won’t really do it.Almost everyone who commits suicide has given some
Why Someone has Suicidal Thoughts Most people start having suicidal thoughts when they are desperate to escape suffering that has
Handling Feelings of Depression Having feelings of depression affects millions of people. Both the caregiver and the care receiver suffer
Coping with Anger and Aggression Many family caregivers provide care to family members who have dementia (i.e., someone with memory
Sundowning Sundowning Confusion Starts in the Early Afternoon Sundowning comes by its name because it’s a behavior seen in many
Hallucinations and Delusions Seem Real Hallucinations and delusions can both occur with mental illness, including dementia (Alzheimer’s.) In fact,