Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1580 of 1700
What should you do with the curtains at dusk to help with sundowning?
- Close them to cut shadows and confusion
- Open them wide to let in the last light
- Take them down so the room looks bright
- Leave them as they were all day
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Correct answer: Close them to cut shadows and confusion
Shadows at dusk can add to confusion, so close the curtains or blinds.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026