Remedies For Sundown Syndrome

Put Away Dangerous Items In The Home

Finally, it's important to realize dementia and sundown syndrome can be dangerous conditions. Someone suffering from dementia can easily forget a knife will cut them or there are other hazards around the home. In this way, caring for a dementia patient is very much like raising an infant. Similar to a curious infant, an individual with dementia may only be trying to help or may not realize certain items can cause injury. If caregivers and loved ones take the time to put away dangerous items in the home and remind everyone why these items are stored away, they can create a safer environment. Similarly, caregivers should make sure windows are closed and doors are locked, particularly in the evening hours. Since individuals with dementia have a tendency to wander, it will be very easy for them to fall through an open window or take a tumble down porch steps. Even when others take steps to minimize the effects of sundown syndrome, it's also necessary to take on these safety precautions.