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Caring Through Dementia · Episode 2
Late Afternoon
Ruth becomes restless as evening comes.
In this scene
Ruth: Something's wrong. I don't like it here when it gets dark.
Lucia: Let's make it bright and cosy in here. Shall we put on your music?
Ruth: Oh, I like that one. My husband and I danced to it.
Watch the episode to see what happens next.
Questions to think about
- Late-afternoon restlessness can be eased by:
- When you find what works, you:
- Restlessness at the same time each day is:
About this series
For home care aides and care teams: responding to confusion, late-day restlessness, wandering, simple steps, eating changes, kitchen safety, recognition, family updates, refusals and meaningful days.