3. Poor eating patterns
Another way to mitigate the sundowning symptoms is by adjusting the eating patterns of your loved one. If they eat large meals, it might be harder for them to sleep at night leading to agitation. This is only amplified if they have alcohol or caffeine with their meals. If you want them to be less of a hassle at night, ensure that they don’t take those substances closer to the night and also that their meal portions are smaller in size.
If they insist on large meals, alcohol, or caffeine, at least limit these to breakfast and lunch, never dinner. Limiting the amount of food they have for dinner will ensure that they don’t feel too full to sleep. If they’re too stuffed to go to bed, they’ll be awake for longer, giving the syndrome more time to manifest its nasty effects. If they insist on having a nightcap, push them towards wine rather than hard liquors.