Sundowning

[Mart2020]

Sundowning is dificult any tips

 

[Izzy]

Sundowning is indeed difficult. I wondered if this fact sheet would be of any help -

Sundowning and dementia

Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[lemonbalm]

Hello @Mart2020 . It is tricky. I hope the fact sheet is useful. At this time of year, when it gets dark early, I think drawing the curtains is quite important, as reflections in the windows can be very confusing. Soft lights, relaxing music, having tea and a biscuits or a piece of cake. All these things can help. Anything that can distract a bit is good, as it's often a time when people with dementia feel they should be doing something like going home/picking up the children from school/ making a meal.