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Stage 3 Dementia – Education Guide
Understanding • Supporting • Comforting
Stage 3 dementia is often described as Moderate Dementia.
This stage may involve more visible memory changes, increased confusion, and greater need for guidance in daily life — but the person still has abilities, feelings, personality, and emotional awareness.
Your support, tone, and environment make a huge difference.
1. What Stage 3 Dementia Looks Like
People in Stage 3 commonly experience:
Memory Changes
- Forgetting recent conversations
- Repeating questions or stories
- Difficulty recalling names, appointments, or events
- Needing more reminders and structure
Communication Difficulties
- Slower understanding
- Trouble finding words
- Losing the thread of a conversation
- Becoming overwhelmed by fast or complex speech
Daily Living Challenges
- Needs help with:
- dressing
- bathing
- preparing food
- keeping track of time
- using appliances safely
- May forget steps in tasks (e.g., making tea)
Emotional Sensitivity
- More anxiety when routines change
- Can become
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Stage 3 Dementia – Education & Support
Understanding • Comforting • Guiding with Love
Stage 3 dementia (moderate dementia) brings greater memory loss, confusion, and a stronger need for daily support.
But the person still feels love, connection, emotion, and comfort deeply.
Your voice, routine, and gentle presence make a powerful difference.
1. Understanding Stage 3 Dementia
Memory & Thinking Changes
- Difficulty remembering recent conversations
- Repeating the same questions
- Losing track of time
- Confusing past and present
- Forgetting names of familiar people
- Needs reminders for most tasks
Communication Changes
- Slower understanding
- Trouble finding words
- May stop mid-sentence
- Overwhelmed by fast conversations
- Needs simple, slow instructions
Behaviour & Emotional Changes
- More anxiety or worrying
- Confusion when routine changes
- Wandering, pacing, or searching behaviors
- Frustration, sadness, or emotional sensitivity
Stage 3 Dementia – Education & Support
Understanding • Comforting • Guiding with Love
Stage 3 dementia (moderate dementia) brings greater memory loss, confusion, and a stronger need for daily support.
But the person still feels love, connection, emotion, and comfort deeply.
Your voice, routine, and gentle presence make a powerful difference.
1. Understanding Stage 3 Dementia
Memory & Thinking Changes
- Difficulty remembering recent conversations
- Repeating the same questions
- Losing track of time
- Confusing past and present
- Forgetting names of familiar people
- Needs reminders for most tasks
Communication Changes
- Slower understanding
- Trouble finding words
- May stop mid-sentence
- Overwhelmed by fast conversations
- Needs simple, slow instructions
Behaviour & Emotional Changes
- More anxiety or worrying
- Confusion when routine changes
- Wandering, pacing, or searching behaviors
- Frustration, sadness, or emotional sensitivity
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Healthy Living Starts Today – Stage 3 Dementia
Small steps • Daily habits • Emotional comfort • Gentle support
Even in Stage 3 dementia, healthy living can begin today.
You don’t need big changes — only simple routines, calm environments, compassion, and consistency.
Every small step strengthens wellbeing, confidence, and daily comfort.
1. Healthy Living = Emotional Safety First
In Stage 3, emotional wellbeing is the foundation of everything.
Create a safe, warm atmosphere
- Soft voice
- Slow pace
- No rushing
- Calm, predictable surroundings
Give constant reassurance
- “You’re safe, love.”
- “I’m right here.”
- “Everything is okay.”
Avoid correcting or challenging
Focus on comfort, not memory.
Healthy living begins with feeling safe.
2. Healthy Brain Habits
Gentle stimulation keeps the mind active without stress.
Activities that help
- Music listening
- Looking through photos
- Folding towels
- Simple puzzles with large pieces
- Sorting colours or shapes
- Talking about pleasant memories
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Support for Stage 3 Dementia
Compassion • Calm • Safety • Understanding
Stage 3 dementia brings more confusion, more emotional sensitivity, and a stronger need for reassurance, but the person can still feel love, comfort, connection and safety deeply.
Support at this stage must be warm, steady, slow, and predictable.
1. Emotional Support (Most Important)
People in Stage 3 understand feelings more than words.
Use a soft, gentle voice
Slow. Warm. Reassuring.
Offer comforting phrases
- “You’re safe, love.”
- “I’m right here.”
- “We’ll do this together.”
- “Everything is okay.”
Avoid correcting or arguing
Instead say:
- “I understand.”
- “Let’s try this together, sweetheart.”
Stay calm even if they are confused
Your calmness becomes their calmness.
Use gentle touch
Holding hands, stroking the back, a light hug — these reduce fear instantly.
2. Cognitive & Memory Support
Stage 3 thinking becomes slower and more fragile.
Support should be simple and failure-free.
Help with memory gently
- Use short, simple reminders
- Repeat information slowly
- Use names instead of pronouns
Activities that support the mind
- Look at photos
- Music therapy
- Folding towels
- Sorting objects
- Easy puzzles
- Nature videos
One step at a time
Give instructions in single steps, not all at once.
This prevents overwhelm.
3. Environment & Safety Support
Keep the home calm
- Soft lighting
- Low noise
- Clear walking paths
- Familiar objects around
Safety checks
- Remove clutter
- Non-slip bathroom mats
- Labels for rooms and drawers
- Motion lights for night
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Cognitive Support – Stage 3 Dementia
Simple • Calming • Failure-Free • Emotionally Safe
In Stage 3 dementia, the brain processes information more slowly, memories fade more easily, and activities need to be gentle, guided, and stress-free.
Cognitive support here means helping the person succeed, not testing their memory.
1. Start With Emotional Comfort
The brain works better when the person feels safe.
Use a warm, gentle tone
- “It’s okay, love.”
- “We’ll do this together.”
Avoid pressure
No tests, no correcting, no rushing.
Keep the environment calm
Soft lighting, low noise, familiar surroundings.
Emotional calmness opens the path for cognitive activity.
2. Use Simple, Failure-Free Activities
These activities stimulate the brain without frustration:
Photo Reminiscence
- Looking through photo albums
- Talking about who might be in the picture
- No pressured questions
Just gentle: “This looks lovely, doesn’t it?”
Sorting Activities
- Colours
- Shapes
- Soft towels
- Large buttons
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Music Assisted Therapy – Stage 3 Dementia
Calming • Grounding • Emotional Healing
In Stage 3 dementia, music becomes one of the strongest therapeutic tools.
The brain may lose memory, but music memory stays alive much longer — especially songs from early life (ages 10–30).
Music reduces anxiety, confusion, wandering, aggression, and emotional distress.
It improves mood, connection, and communication.
1. Why Music Works in Stage 3
Activates deep memory
Even if words are lost, familiar melodies remain.
Reduces confusion & agitation
Calms the mind, especially in the afternoon and evening.
Supports emotional expression
Helps release sadness, stress, or restlessness.
Strengthens connection
Sharing music creates bonding moments even without words.
Encourages movement
Gentle swaying, tapping hands, small steps.
2. Best Types of Music for Stage 3
Choose slow, familiar, warm, gentle music.
Personal favourites from early adult years
1950s–1970s for many older adults.
Soft vocals
- Nat King Cole
- Vera Lynn
- Frank Sinatra
- Doris Day
Gentle classical
- Debussy – “Clair de Lune”
- Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1
- Vivaldi – soft movements
Nature + instrumental
- Rain sounds
- Ocean waves
- Piano lullabies
Spiritual / Hymns (if meaningful)
- “Amazing Grace”
- “Abide With Me”
Avoid
- fast beats
- loud percussion
- sudden changes in volume
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Music Assisted Therapy – Daily Schedule (Stage 3 Dementia)
Soft • Predictable • Emotionally Safe
Music is most effective in short, regular sessions spread across the day.
This schedule creates calm rhythms, reduces sundowning, and supports emotional stability.
8:00 – 9:00 • Morning Awakening Music
Goal: Reduce confusion, gently wake the mind and body.
Recommended music
- Soft piano
- Warm vocals (Nat King Cole, Vera Lynn)
- Slow classical (“Clair de Lune”, Satie)
- Nature sounds (birds, soft water)
Activity
- Slow morning routine
- Gentle stretching
- Brushing hair or washing face
- Calm reassurance: “Good morning, love.”
9:30 – 10:00 • Music During Personal Care
Goal: Reduce stress during washing, dressing, or hygiene tasks.
Music type
- Familiar comforting songs
- Hymns if meaningful
- Slow, predictable melodies
Activity
- Dressing
- Teeth brushing
- Warm flannel wash
Music creates cooperation and calm.
11:00 – 11:20 • Mid-Morning Focus Music
Goal: Support attention, reduce restlessness.
Music type
- Gentle classical
- Light instrumentals
- Happy old-time favourites
Activity
- Folding towels
- Sorting colours
- Looking at photos
- Simple puzzles
Keep it short and relaxing.
12:30 – 13:00 • Lunch-Calming Music
Goal: Make eating easier and slower.
Music type
- Soft background music
- Light singing voices
- Piano ballads
Activity
- Slow eating
- Hydration
- Calm sitting
Music reduces rushing and improves appetite.
14:00 – 14:30 • Anti-Sundowning Music Session
This is one of the most important sessions.
Goal: Prevent afternoon agitation, confusion, pacing, and wandering.
Music type
- Nature sounds
- Slow hymns
- Very gentle instrumental
- Low-tempo songs
Activity
- Sitting near a window
- Hand massage
- Holding hands
- Soft conversation
15:30 – 16:00 • Cognitive Support Music
Goal: Keep the mind engaged gently without stress.
Music type
- Old favourites (but not too upbeat)
- Soft jazz
- Simple rhythms
Activity
- Tapping hands to rhythm
- Light movement or swaying
- Music reminiscence (“This sounds lovely.”)
- Looking at photos with music behind
17:00 – 17:30 • Evening Comfort Music
Goal: Transition gently into the quieter part of day.
Music type
- Slow instrumentals
- Warm love songs
- Old romantic classics
Activity
- Sitting together
- Soft TV in background
- Preparing for dinner
This helps reduce evening confusion.
18:00 – 18:30 • Dinner Support Music
Goal: Reduce anxiety and keep focus on eating.
Music
- Soft background music only
- No lyrics if distracting
Activity
- Eating slowly
- Maintaining calm environment
19:00 – 20:00 • Bedtime Soothing Music
This is another key therapy session.
Goal: Ease the mind into sleep, reduce nighttime agitation.
Music type
- Lullabies
- Soft piano
- Slow ambient music
- Gentle choir or hymns
Activity
- Bedtime routine
- Warm blanket
- Low lights
- “You’re safe, love. It’s time to rest.”
Overnight (as needed)
Goal: Reduce nighttime anxiety or wandering.
Use very soft music
- Low-volume nature sounds
- Quiet instrumental loops
Only if the person finds it calming.
Guidelines for Safe Music Therapy
- Keep volume low
- No sudden loud changes
- Stop if the person becomes distressed
- Choose familiar music over new music
- Never use headphones if they cause discomfort
- Short sessions are more effective than long ones
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Stage 3 Dementia – YouTube Music Assisted Therapy Playlist
1. Morning Calm (Soft, Warm, Gentle)
- Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
https://youtu.be/wIft-t-MQuE - Vera Lynn – We’ll Meet Again
https://youtu.be/cHcunREYzNY - Doris Day – Que Sera, Sera
https://youtu.be/xZbKHDPPrrc - Debussy – Clair de Lune
https://youtu.be/CvFH_6DNRCY - Erik Satie – Gymnopédie No.1
https://youtu.be/S-Xm7s9eGxU
2. Midday Focus & Gentle Engagement
- Instrumental “Relaxing Piano for Concentration”
https://youtu.be/lFcSrYw-ARY - Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon (soft version)
https://youtu.be/mh4QZQ1I63k - Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
https://youtu.be/CWzrABouyeE - Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
https://youtu.be/S1aQhVUy_9g
3. Afternoon Anti-Sundowning (Calming Nature & Slow Music)
- Nature Sounds – Soft Rain & Birds
https://youtu.be/1ZYbU82GVz4 - Piano Lullabies – Very Soft Instrumental
https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 - Ocean Waves – Deep Relaxation
https://youtu.be/mL12MExJmCA - Gentle Hymns – Peaceful Traditional Hymns
https://youtu.be/7ZkR7Z8WFBk
4. Evening Soothing & Bedtime
- “Relaxing Piano – Sleep Music”
https://youtu.be/DWcJFNfaw9c - “Soft Choir & Hymns – Peaceful Evening”
https://youtu.be/6xG_PqUZ5m4 - Somewhere Over the Rainbow – gentle version
https://youtu.be/PSZxmZmBfnU - “Calming Night Music – Low Stress”
https://youtu.be/h5rlmvdhLH4
5. Optional Overnight Calm (Very Soft Only)
- “Night Rain – Soft Ambient Sleep Sounds”
https://youtu.be/wGd5mkS0F10 - “Deep Peace – 10 Hours Calm Instrumental”
https://youtu.be/2OEL4P1Rz04
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Your One-Click Stage 3 Dementia Playlist
(Just tap and it will open the full playlist)
What this playlist includes
All sessions in one place:
- Morning calm
- Midday focus
- Anti-sundowning music
- Evening soothing
- Overnight calming sounds
It’s soft, gentle, familiar, and perfect for Stage 3.estination. We work with our clients to create personalized plans that empower them to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Our approach is rooted in holistic health, addressing not just the physical body, but also mental and emotional well-being. Our goal is to help our clients live their best lives, with energy, vitality, and joy.
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Morning Calm Music – Stage 3 Dementia
Soft • Slow • Familiar • Emotionally comforting
Time: 8:00 – 9:30
These songs wake the brain gently, reduce morning disorientation, and help the person feel grounded.
1. Soft Classics (Warm & Familiar)
Perfect for older adults, especially those who connect deeply to voices from their youth.
- Nat King Cole – “Unforgettable”
- Vera Lynn – “We’ll Meet Again”
- Doris Day – “Dream a Little Dream of Me”
- Ella Fitzgerald – “Blue Skies”
- Andy Williams – “Moon River”
Why: Warm voices → emotional security + slow memories awaken gently.
2. Gentle Piano Music (Very Calming)
These reduce stress in the first hour of the day.
- Debussy – “Clair de Lune”
- Erik Satie – “Gymnopédie No. 1”
- Chopin – “Nocturne Op.9 No.2” (soft version)
- Relaxing Piano Morning Playlist (instrumental)
Why: Helps regulate breathing, reduces confusion, brings calm focus.
3. Nature + Soft Instrumental
Ideal for wash-up, brushing hair, or dressing.
- Soft Birdsong with piano
- Forest morning ambience
- Calm stream sounds
- Gentle harp music
Why: Nature sounds lower cortisol (stress hormones) and increase calm.
4. Light, Happy, Slow-Tempo Familiar Songs
Give positivity without overstimulation.
- Louis Armstrong – “What a Wonderful World”
- Bing Crosby – “Some Enchanted Evening”
- Perry Como – “Catch a Falling Star”
- Frank Sinatra – “Young at Heart”
Why: Drecreases morning tension, supports a gentle smile and comfort.
How to Use Morning Calm Music
- Keep volume low
- Play during waking, washing, dressing, breakfast
- Stay nearby and speak softly
- Combine with warm touch: holding hands, brushing hair
- Never use fast or loud songs in the morning
- Watch for emotional reactions (switch to softer if needed)
Morning music sets the mood for the whole day.
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ONE-CLICK YOUTH PLAYLIST (Stage 3 Dementia)
What’s inside this playlist
Gentle youth & early-adulthood songs, including:
- The Beatles – Let It Be
- The Beatles – Hey Jude
- Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
- Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
- Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Bill Withers – Lean On Me
- Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
- Carpenters – Close to You
- Carpenters – Top of the World
- Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love
- Ben E. King – Stand By Me
- The Temptations – My Girl
- Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
- John Denver – Annie’s Song
- Englebert Humperdinck – Release Me
- Patsy Cline – Crazy
- Cliff Richard – The Young Ones
- Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
- ABBA – I Have a Dream
- Elton John – Your Song
Perfect for Stage 3: calm, familiar, safe, gently upbeat, never overwhelming.
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1. Best Music Styles for Midday Focus
These styles help maintain gentle concentration and reduce restlessness:
Light classic hits
Soft, familiar, not too fast:
- Carpenters
- Beatles (soft songs)
- Bee Gees (gentle tracks)
Soft instrumental
- Light piano
- Acoustic guitar
- Instrumental classics
Smooth jazz / easy listening
- Louis Armstrong
- Ella Fitzgerald (soft tracks)
- Nat King Cole instrumentals
Nature + gentle melody
- Birdsong + piano
- Forest ambience
- Water stream + soft music
1. Best Music Styles for Midday Focus
These styles help maintain gentle concentration and reduce restlessness:
Light classic hits
Soft, familiar, not too fast:
- Carpenters
- Beatles (soft songs)
- Bee Gees (gentle tracks)
Soft instrumental
- Light piano
- Acoustic guitar
- Instrumental classics
Smooth jazz / easy listening
- Louis Armstrong
- Ella Fitzgerald (soft tracks)
- Nat King Cole instrumentals
Nature + gentle melody
- Birdsong + piano
- Forest ambience
- Water stream + soft music
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ONE-CLICK MIDDAY FOCUS PLAYLIST
What’s inside this playlist
Soft, gentle, midday music perfect for Stage 3:
- Carpenters – Top of the World
- Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love
- Simon & Garfunkel – Scarborough Fair
- Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
- John Denver – Annie’s Song
- Relaxing Piano Instrumental
- Soft Acoustic Guitar
- Vivaldi (Largo – calming classical)
- Satie – Gymnopédie No.3
- Birds & Piano (calm nature)
- Water Stream + Harp
- Garden Flute Ambience
Perfect for 11:00–14:00 calming focus, gentle activity, and emotional soothing.
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Music Assisted Therapy – Anti-Sundowning (Stage 3 Dementia)
14:00 – 17:00 • Calm the mind • Reduce pacing • Reduce agitation
Sundowning is when a person becomes more confused, anxious, restless, emotional, or tired in the late afternoon.
Soft, steady, predictable music helps slow the nervous system, reduce frustration, and create emotional safety.
1. Best Music Styles for Anti-Sundowning
These styles gently slow the body and mind:
Slow, Soft Instrumentals
- Piano lullabies
- Harp melodies
- Ambient warm tones
Nature + Music
- Forest sounds + piano
- Ocean waves + soft strings
- Gentle wind chimes
Soft Hymns / Spiritual (if meaningful)
- Peaceful choir
- Slow hymns
- Soft organ/piano hymns
Slow Nostalgic Classics
Only calm, slow, soothing songs:
- Elvis soft ballads
- Nat King Cole gentle songs
- Doris Day slow tracks
2. Anti-Sundowning Song Suggestions
These songs reduce agitation, worry, and emotional confusion:
Nature + Soft Melody
- Peaceful Forest Ambience (Birds + Piano)
- Ocean Waves + Soft Instrumental
- Gentle Rain with Light Music
Very Soft Piano
- “Relaxing Piano – Evening Calm”
- “Lullaby Piano for Rest”
- “Soft Classical: Debussy / Satie (very slow versions)”
Slow, Warm Vocal Tracks
- Nat King Cole – “Smile” (soft version)
- Doris Day – “Secret Love” (gentle, warm)
- Elvis Presley – “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (soft)
- Ella Fitzgerald – “Dream a Little Dream of Me” (slow)
Calming Hymns (if spiritual comfort helps)
- “Amazing Grace – soft piano version”
- “Abide With Me – gentle choir”
- “Be Still My Soul – instrumental”
3. How to Use Music for Anti-Sundowning
Start around 2:00 PM
Before symptoms begin—prevention is more effective than reaction.
Keep volume low and steady
No sudden changes.
Use soft lighting
Warm lamps, avoid bright or harsh lights.
Combine music with calming activities
- hand massage
- warm drink
- sitting by a window
- holding hands
- looking at photos
Avoid anything loud, upbeat, or busy
This can increase agitation.
4. Emotional Effects of Anti-Sundowning Music
This music helps:
- reduce wandering
- ease pacing
- calm irritability
- reduce confusion
- slow breathing
- improve orientation
- bring emotional comfort
- support smoother evenings
The music creates a soft landing from afternoon into evening.
5. Ideal Anti-Sundowning Schedule
- 14:00 – 14:20
Soft nature + piano - 15:00 – 15:20
Slow instrumental - 16:00 – 16:30
Gentle vocals or hymns - 16:30 – 17:00
Very soft ambient music
Short, regular sessions work best.
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Music Assisted Therapy – Anti-Sundowning (Stage 3 Dementia)
14:00 – 17:00 • Calm the mind • Reduce pacing • Reduce agitation
Sundowning is when a person becomes more confused, anxious, restless, emotional, or tired in the late afternoon.
Soft, steady, predictable music helps slow the nervous system, reduce frustration, and create emotional safety.
1. Best Music Styles for Anti-Sundowning
These styles gently slow the body and mind:
Slow, Soft Instrumentals
- Piano lullabies
- Harp melodies
- Ambient warm tones
Nature + Music
- Forest sounds + piano
- Ocean waves + soft strings
- Gentle wind chimes
Soft Hymns / Spiritual (if meaningful)
- Peaceful choir
- Slow hymns
- Soft organ/piano hymns
Slow Nostalgic Classics
Only calm, slow, soothing songs:
- Elvis soft ballads
- Nat King Cole gentle songs
- Doris Day slow tracks
2. Anti-Sundowning Song Suggestions
These songs reduce agitation, worry, and emotional confusion:
Nature + Soft Melody
- Peaceful Forest Ambience (Birds + Piano)
- Ocean Waves + Soft Instrumental
- Gentle Rain with Light Music
Very Soft Piano
- “Relaxing Piano – Evening Calm”
- “Lullaby Piano for Rest”
- “Soft Classical: Debussy / Satie (very slow versions)”
Slow, Warm Vocal Tracks
- Nat King Cole – “Smile” (soft version)
- Doris Day – “Secret Love” (gentle, warm)
- Elvis Presley – “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (soft)
- Ella Fitzgerald – “Dream a Little Dream of Me” (slow)
Calming Hymns (if spiritual comfort helps)
- “Amazing Grace – soft piano version”
- “Abide With Me – gentle choir”
- “Be Still My Soul – instrumental”
3. How to Use Music for Anti-Sundowning
Start around 2:00 PM
Before symptoms begin—prevention is more effective than reaction.
Keep volume low and steady
No sudden changes.
Use soft lighting
Warm lamps, avoid bright or harsh lights.
Combine music with calming activities
- hand massage
- warm drink
- sitting by a window
- holding hands
- looking at photos
Avoid anything loud, upbeat, or busy
This can increase agitation.
4. Emotional Effects of Anti-Sundowning Music
This music helps:
- reduce wandering
- ease pacing
- calm irritability
- reduce confusion
- slow breathing
- improve orientation
- bring emotional comfort
- support smoother evenings
The music creates a soft landing from afternoon into evening.
5. Ideal Anti-Sundowning Schedule
- 14:00 – 14:20
Soft nature + piano - 15:00 – 15:20
Slow instrumental - 16:00 – 16:30
Gentle vocals or hymns - 16:30 – 17:00
Very soft ambient music
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Music Assisted Therapy – Anti-Sundowning (Stage 3 Dementia)
14:00 – 17:00 • Calm the mind • Reduce pacing • Reduce agitation
Sundowning is when a person becomes more confused, anxious, restless, emotional, or tired in the late afternoon.
Soft, steady, predictable music helps slow the nervous system, reduce frustration, and create emotional safety.
1. Best Music Styles for Anti-Sundowning
These styles gently slow the body and mind:
Slow, Soft Instrumentals
- Piano lullabies
- Harp melodies
- Ambient warm tones
Nature + Music
- Forest sounds + piano
- Ocean waves + soft strings
- Gentle wind chimes
Soft Hymns / Spiritual (if meaningful)
- Peaceful choir
- Slow hymns
- Soft organ/piano hymns
Slow Nostalgic Classics
Only calm, slow, soothing songs:
- Elvis soft ballads
- Nat King Cole gentle songs
- Doris Day slow tracks
2. Anti-Sundowning Song Suggestions
These songs reduce agitation, worry, and emotional confusion:
Nature + Soft Melody
- Peaceful Forest Ambience (Birds + Piano)
- Ocean Waves + Soft Instrumental
- Gentle Rain with Light Music
Very Soft Piano
- “Relaxing Piano – Evening Calm”
- “Lullaby Piano for Rest”
- “Soft Classical: Debussy / Satie (very slow versions)”
Slow, Warm Vocal Tracks
- Nat King Cole – “Smile” (soft version)
- Doris Day – “Secret Love” (gentle, warm)
- Elvis Presley – “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (soft)
- Ella Fitzgerald – “Dream a Little Dream of Me” (slow)
Calming Hymns (if spiritual comfort helps)
- “Amazing Grace – soft piano version”
- “Abide With Me – gentle choir”
- “Be Still My Soul – instrumental”
3. How to Use Music for Anti-Sundowning
Start around 2:00 PM
Before symptoms begin—prevention is more effective than reaction.
Keep volume low and steady
No sudden changes.
Use soft lighting
Warm lamps, avoid bright or harsh lights.
Combine music with calming activities
- hand massage
- warm drink
- sitting by a window
- holding hands
- looking at photos
Avoid anything loud, upbeat, or busy
This can increase agitation.
4. Emotional Effects of Anti-Sundowning Music
This music helps:
- reduce wandering
- ease pacing
- calm irritability
- reduce confusion
- slow breathing
- improve orientation
- bring emotional comfort
- support smoother evenings
The music creates a soft landing from afternoon into evening.
5. Ideal Anti-Sundowning Schedule
- 14:00 – 14:20
Soft nature + piano - 15:00 – 15:20
Slow instrumental - 16:00 – 16:30
Gentle vocals or hymns - 16:30 – 17:00
Very soft ambient music
Short, regular sessions work best.
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ONE-CLICK NIGHT SLEEP PLAYLIST (Stage 3 Dementia)
What’s inside this sleep playlist
All tracks are ultra-gentle, low sound, slow tempo — safe for Stage 3 dementia:
Deep Sleep Ambient
- 10hr soft ambient calm
- Very low continuous tones (no surprises)
Night Rain
- Soft, slow rain
- Helps with anxiety & wandering
Sleep Piano
- Extremely slow lullaby-style piano
- No loud chords or tempo changes
Ocean Waves (low volume)
- Steady, soothing, rhythmic waves
Nature Night Calm
- Forest at night
- Gentle wind
- Soft crickets (very light)
Soft Choir / Hymn Instrumentals
- Only the slowest versions
- Emotional comfort without stimulation
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24-HOUR MUSIC THERAPY SCHEDULE
Stage 3 Dementia – Calm, Focus & Comfort
6:00–8:00 — Morning Calm
Goal: Reduce anxiety, settle mood, start the day gently
Music:
- Soft piano
- Gentle classical (Clair de Lune, Moonlight Sonata)
- Slow hymns
- Nature + soft instrumental
Effects: Lowers stress • Helps orientation • Encourages washing/breakfast
8:00–10:00 — Morning Memory Support
Goal: Light cognitive activation
Music:
- Familiar songs from the person’s youth
- Golden oldies
- Soft upbeat classics (Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole)
Effects: Boosts memory • Encourages engagement
10:00–12:00 — Focus & Activity
Goal: Support activities, mobility, exercise
Music:
- Rhythmic but gentle
- March-style beats
- Light jazz
- Guitar instrumentals
Effects: Helps attention • Supports walking & tasks
12:00–13:00 — Midday Calm
Goal: Reduce agitation & support appetite
Music:
- Slow
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Support With Focus & Organisation
For Stage 3 Dementia – Simple, calm, structured
Stage 3 dementia brings forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, slower thinking, and trouble organising tasks.
The goal is to remove pressure, create simple structure, and make daily life calm, predictable, and easy.
1. Create a Calm, Low-Stress Environment
- Keep rooms tidy, avoid clutter
- Use soft lighting, reduce shadows
- Reduce loud or sudden noises
- Keep essential items in visible places (cups, clothes, keys)
- Use calm background music (soft piano / nature)
Why: Noise & clutter worsen confusion and reduce focus.
2. Use a Simple Daily Routine
- Same wake, meals, medications, rest times daily
- Break tasks into tiny steps
- Use one activity at a time, no multitasking
- Always start with calm music before a task
**Why
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