This is a small, helpful guide I created for caregivers who dread nighttime.
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you already know that evenings can feel completely different — the  sundowning, the anxiety, the restlessness, the fear, the exhaustion. Nights were the hardest part for us, and I often felt like I was just trying to get through them without falling apart.
This guide isn’t about fixing dementia, or the symptoms, or doing things perfectly. It’s a collection of real‑life ideas, language, and reminders that actually helped us when nights felt overwhelming — things you can try, permission to stop fighting what you can’t control, and reassurance for when you’re running on empty.
It’s meant to be something you can open at night, read a little at a time, and come back to whenever you need support. Take what helps. Leave what doesn’t. And know you’re not alone in this.
