The 5 O'Clock Kit — Sundowning Calm System for Dementia Caregivers

Every evening at 5pm, things get harder. This is what changes that.

If your loved one has dementia, you know the 5 o'clock feeling. The confusion that comes out of nowhere. The pacing. The same question, asked again and again. The agitation that can last for hours.

It's called sundowning, and it happens in an estimated 1 in 5 people with dementia. There's no cure — but there is a routine that helps.

The 5 O'Clock Kit gives you everything you need to start that routine tonight.

What's in the box

• Dementia Day Clock — Large, clear display showing day, date, and time of day. Reduces time confusion and orientation anxiety the moment it's plugged in.
• Warm Amber Night Lights ×2 — 1800–2000K true amber light (not "warm white"). This specific colour temperature is the only range that doesn't interfere with your loved one's circadian rhythm.
• Stainless Steel Bead Ring — A tactile fidget aid for restless hands during the sundowning window. Quiet, discreet, durable.
• Stress Relief Squeeze Ball — Physical outlet for anxiety and agitation. Gives restless hands something to do.
• Lavender Essential Oil Roller — Applied to wrists or diffused in the room, lavender has consistent evidence for reducing agitation. Used as an evening scent cue, it becomes part of the ritual.
• Caregiver Protocol Card — A step-by-step guide to using every item together as a routine. Laminated, bedside-ready.

How it works in 3 steps

1. Set the scene (5:00pm) — Switch on the amber lights. Place the dementia clock where your loved one can see it. Roll a small amount of lavender on your wrists.
2. Create calm (5:15pm) — Offer the bead ring or squeeze ball. Sit together. Let the routine signal: this is the calm part of the day.
3. Repeat — Consistency is what makes it work. Within a week, many caregivers notice a shift.

What to expect in week 1

Days 1–3: Your loved one may not respond differently right away. The routine needs repetition to become a cue.
Days 4–7: Many caregivers begin to notice less resistance, shorter agitation windows, and a calmer transition into the evening.

This is a support tool, not a cure. Results vary. But it gives you something to do at 5pm — and that matters.

Want to go deeper? Our Calm Evening Bundle adds three more tools — a second lavender roller, an aromatherapy diffuser bracelet, and a digital resource card — for caregivers who want a fuller routine.

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