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Sundowning

Late-afternoon and evening agitation in people with dementia.

What they don't tell you

Tour memory-care units between 4 and 7 PM if you want to see how a building actually handles its hardest hours. Quiet, well-lit common areas and one-on-one staffing are signs of a facility that takes sundowning seriously. TVs blaring news are a red flag.

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