Tag: sundowning

  • Combating “Sundowning” in Winter: How Light & Art Therapy Help

    Combating “Sundowning” in Winter: How Light & Art Therapy Help

    As the days shorten and the brisk Connecticut winter settles in, many families caring for loved ones with dementia notice a challenging shift. As early as 3:00 PM, a phenomenon known as “sundowning” can take hold—a period of increased confusion, anxiety, and agitation that coincides with the fading daylight. In the winter, the “witching hour”…