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How to support a resident who experiences Sundowner's Syndrome
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How to support a resident who experiences Sundowner's Syndrome
1. Open curtains and expose resident to natural daylight in the morning. 2. Make sure the resident wears glasses and hearing aids to decrease confusion. 3. Plan the most active tasks for the morning, so the resident can relax later in the day. 4. Try to maintain the same daily schedule. 5. Minimize naps, especially in the afternoon. 6. Turn on lights before the evening becomes dark. 7. Offer relaxing activities before bed. 8. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible to reinforce that it is night.
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