What's happening?
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Pick what is happening. Each guide is a short set of calm steps other families try — free, and you never need an account to read them.
Agitated / Upset
Agitated or upset, and nothing is working
5 steps · Take it slow
Wandering / Missing
They've wandered off or gone missing
4 steps · Act fast
Refusing Care
Refusing to bathe, dress, or accept help
4 steps · Take it slow
Seeing / Hearing Things
Seeing or hearing things that aren't there
4 steps · Take it slow
Sundowning / Evening Anxiety
Evening restlessness and anxiety (sundowning)
4 steps · Take it slow
Fall / Physical Emergency
They've fallen and you're not sure what to do
4 steps · Act fast
Repetitive Questions
Asking the same question over and over
4 steps · Take it slow
Sleep Disruption
Awake, restless, or confused at night
4 steps · Take it slow
Aggression
Lashing out, shouting, or aggressive
5 steps · Your safety first
Shadowing
Following you everywhere (shadowing)
4 steps · Take it slow
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These steps are things other families try — not medical advice. Every person is different, and you know yours best.