Dr. Barbara Sparacino is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist known as The Aging Parent Coach, specializes in guiding adult children through the complex emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging parents. With her extensive experience and compassionate approach, Dr. Sparacino offers valuable insights and practical advice to help families navigate this difficult stage of life with confidence and peace of mind.
What to know about sundown syndrome, and how to handle it when someone is more confused or shuts down as the day continues
The exact cause isn't fully understood, but it's believed to be related to changes in the body's internal clock and the brain's ability to process cues from the environment.
Involve Family and Provide Summaries
As a geriatric psychiatrist, I frequently help patients who are struggling with varying stages of cognitive loss. It is essential to meet a patient where they are and also to have realistic expectations of how much they can learn and apply what I teach them. One strategy I like to use is to give my patients a brief written summary of my recommendations, so they can have something to reference in-between sessions. It is also essential to invite family and/or caregivers, if possible, for both collateral information and also to support the patient in their goals.
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