Caring for someone with dementia means navigating moments of calm and chaos. One of the most stressful parts of the day for many family caregivers is late afternoon, when sundowning can cause confusion, anxiety, and agitation in a loved one. This phenomenon makes stress and dementia all the more personal and immediate.
While sundowning is not fully understood, it’s widely believed to be related to changes in the brain's internal clock. As daylight fades, your loved one may feel unsettled or disoriented. The environment, overstimulation, fatigue, or even hunger can also contribute to anxiety that results in heightened behaviors.
As a caregiver, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed when these episodes happen. But there are simple strategies that can help you and your loved one find more peace at the end of the day:
Zinnia TV was designed with stress and dementia in mind. Its calming, dementia-friendly video content can ease transitions and serve as a visual cue for winding down. Whether it’s nature scenes, soothing music, or familiar routines, Zinnia creates a comforting backdrop during difficult moments.
Caregivers have found Zinnia helpful in guiding evening routines. Watching a “Goodnight” video together, for example, can gently signal that it’s time to prepare for sleep—without confrontation or confusion.
Others use Zinnia as a way to redirect focus when agitation starts to rise, offering comfort through visual familiarity and a sense of routine.
You don’t have to manage every sundowning episode alone. Zinnia TV isn’t just for your loved one—it’s for you, too. Caregivers often report feeling less stressed and more supported when they have practical tools like Zinnia to lean on.
Zinnia provides:
When stress and dementia collide, patience and support matter most. You may not be able to prevent every sundowning episode, but with the right tools, you can make them easier to navigate—for both of you.
