When the Sun Goes Down: A Caregiver’s Guide to Sundowning

Description

Late afternoons don’t have to feel like a battle.

If the person you love becomes restless, frightened, or confused as the day fades, you are not alone. Sundowning is one of the most exhausting parts of dementia care, and one of the least explained. In this 15-page guide, I share what I’ve learned as a neurology nurse practitioner working with families every week.

Inside the guide

• What sundowning is and what’s happening in the brain
• Medical causes to rule out first, and when to call the doctor
• How to find your loved one’s specific triggers
• Daytime habits that lead to calmer evenings
• A sample calming evening routine
• The CALM approach for hard moments
• What to say instead of arguing or correcting
• How to take care of yourself through it

4 printable tools

• 7-Day Trigger Tracker
• Evening Routine Planner
• Evening Environment Checklist
• Calm-Words Card for the fridge

Format: Instant PDF download (15 pages). Print the tools or use them on screen.

Please note: Because this is a digital product delivered instantly, all sales are final and non-refundable once the file has been downloaded. If you have trouble accessing your download, contact me and I’ll make it right.

This guide is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.