Category Archives: Family Caregiver Resources

The “Evergreen” Difference: Managing Sundowning in a Natural Setting

A peaceful afternoon at the Evergreen memory care program at The Greens at Cannondale, showing nature-based therapy for sundowning

For families navigating the journey of cognitive decline, the late afternoon hours often bring a specific, heart-wrenching challenge: Sundowning. This phenomenon—characterized by increased confusion, anxiety, and agitation as the sun begins to set—can make evenings at home feel overwhelming for both the senior and their caregiver. At The Greens at Cannondale, we believe that dementia […]