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Easing agitation & sundowning

Careboundless·For caregivers · 3 min read

When evenings bring confusion or upset, it’s rarely about you. A few steady habits can soften the hardest hours.

Calm the evening

  1. Keep late afternoons calm and well-lit; close curtains before shadows grow.
  2. Hold a steady daily rhythm — predictability soothes.
  3. Reduce noise, caffeine, and big decisions later in the day.
  4. Offer comfort: a warm drink, soft music, a familiar object, a slow walk.

A few tips

  • Note when agitation tends to start in the log — you can often get ahead of it.

When to get help

  • Talk to the clinician about sudden changes, pain, or new agitation — discomfort and infections can be hidden causes.
Hard hours pass. Your calm presence is the anchor that helps them through.

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