10/27/2026
By 4 p.m., something shifts. Mom gets restless, a little confused, sometimes agitated, in a way she wasn't that morning.
Families call this sundowning, and it's more common than most people realize. It isn't a sign you're doing something wrong.
A few things that tend to help:
💡 More light in the late afternoon, to reduce shadows
🗓️ A consistent daily routine, especially around meals and activity
☕ Limiting caffeine and long naps later in the day
🌙 A calm, low-stimulation wind-down routine before evening
If nighttime agitation or wandering becomes frequent, that's often a sign overnight support, whether family rotation or professional care, is worth a conversation.
Our free guide covers sundowning in more depth, along with the other safety changes that tend to matter most.
📘 Read it here: https://www.everlightcare.com/dementia-safety-guide/
