Late afternoon in a memory care community often marks a predictable shift in energy. As the sun begins to set over Northwest Metro Atlanta, the environment inside many facilities changes. Residents who were calm at breakfast may become increasingly restless, anxious, or agitated. This phenomenon, known as sundowning, doesn't just impact the residents; it ripples through the entire building, placing an immense emotional and physical load on the nursing and care staff. When the "witching hour"...

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