Image depicting a dimly lit room with an elderly person exhibiting signs of agitation or confusion during the evening, representing sun downing behavior in individuals with dementia.

What is Sundowning? Why It Happens and How to Cope

If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you might have noticed that they get more irritable or confused starting late afternoon – when the sun, literally, starts to go down. You may have thought this was merely a coincidence, but it’s a common occurrence called sundowning. Sundowning can cause increased behavioral