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Oct 24, 2025

5 min

How does the full moon affect dementia patients? A caregiver's guide

Anecdotal reports from caregivers and senior care professionals have long suggested a correlation between the full moon and behavioral changes in individuals with dementia. This phenomenon, while lacking definitive scientific consensus on a direct lunar-to-behavior link, primarily relates to how environmental shifts like increased nocturnal light can exacerbate existing dementia-related sleep and anxiety issues.

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Oct 24, 2025

5 min

Understanding the Myth: Why Does a Full Moon Affect Nursing Homes?

Despite anecdotal reports from many healthcare workers, decades of scientific research have repeatedly failed to find a significant link suggesting that a full moon affects nursing homes by causing increased agitation in residents. We'll explore the real reasons behind behavioral fluctuations, distinguishing fact from lingering folklore.

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