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Understanding sundowning: Why evenings can be difficult for people with memory loss
Sundowning refers to increased confusion, anxiety, and behavioral changes in individuals with memory loss during evenings. Experts like Sam Cradduck, Dr. Rhea Rogers, and Amy O’Rourke explain that this phenomenon may stem from exhausted brain energy reserves and suggest creating routines, reducing stress, and adjusting environments to help caregivers manage symptoms.
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