Speaking With Care , thank you for the gentle reframes and scripts. My father had vascular dementia and evenings required this kind of gentle reassurance.

"In sundowning, the goal often changes without anyone telling us.

We think the goal is to stop the pacing.

To solve the problem.

To help the person settle.

But the nervous system is asking for something softer:

Less pressure.

More safety.

When we move from problem-solving to reassurance, evenings often feel steadier for everyone."

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