A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.

A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.

If you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia, you may notice a pattern that’s as frustrating as it is heartbreaking: as the sun sets, your loved one becomes more confused, anxious or agitated. This phenomenon is known as sundowning, and it’s one of the more challenging aspects of memory-related illnesses. What is sundowning? Sundowning (or sundown syndrome) refers to a set of behaviors and symptoms such as confusion, restlessness, irritability or agitation that typically worsen during the late afternoon or evening hours. It’s most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms