Sun downing--a period of seemingly increased confusion and agitation that may occur in the afternoon/evening but can occur at any time--is a behavioral symptom of distress. Sun downing, like many dementia-related behaviors, is treated like "just one of those things." Like an inevitable behavior that caregivers just have to put up with. I disagree. Having dementia does not alter physical, emotional, or social needs. Instead, the brain changes from dementia make it tougher for people to have those needs met. In this podcast, I explain why sun downing happens, what needs may be triggering sun downing, and how to lovingly respond to those needs.

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