PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This weekend, everyone will be turning back their clocks by one hour. Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Nov. 3.
While many of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep, some individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia could experience difficulty adjusting to the changes in their daily environment and routine.
Sara Murphy, vice president for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, says our loved ones could be more disoriented during the first days after the clock change, even lasting throughout that whole first week. Murphy says there are several ways caregivers can be proactive in preparing their family members for the change…