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End of summer decline?

Schmail13
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We are in NY & although prior to summer , mom was not doing well, it seemed like the vitamin D , sunshine, flowers , etc turned her around . It’s only been a week, but weather is changing , she’s not outside as much & her daily phone calls from family have declined from every day . I’m seeing a noticeable difference in her. Anyone ever experience this ?
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The shorter hours of daylight could be causing confusion and sundowning earlier in the day. Maybe it makes sense to put on a jacket and take advantage of late morning sun.0
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Schmail, I also have noticed a decline with a seasonal change and I believe fall is the worse for my husband. We are 6 years into the journey and I first noticed it 3 years ago. If you google 'alzheimer's decline with change of seasons' you will see a lot of information. This fall has been the worse decline but that may be because he is much further along in the disease. Blessings0
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