04/10/2026
If your loved one is calm at lunch but confused and agitated by dinner, you may be witnessing sundowning — and it has a name, a pattern, and a professional response. Understanding what's happening in those late-afternoon hours can change how you show up for them and for yourself. Read the full guide at Avanti Senior Living to learn what sundowning really means and what families can do about it.
Sundowning dementia explained: causes late-afternoon behavioral shifts, what stage they signal, and how to evaluate memory care communities