I help look after a lady with Dementia and Sundowners a couple of days a week from 1pm onwards she tends to get very agitated, we have tried doing activities with her but she does not comprehend to them i.e puzzles, picture colouring she tends to eat the pieces or draw on herself.
I am sure I’ve seen articles saying giving a doll to them to comfort can help but I don’t want it to look or sound demeaning to them.
You could try bringing a doll with you, and at first playing with it yourself where your client can see what you're doing. If she shows any interest, encourage her. If not, no harm done. Hope it helps :)
Although the approach didn’t help very much with another dear family member while she was sundowning, the atmosphere on the MC floor is VERY respectful, and not at all demeaning.
I’d try it.
My daughter crocheted a twiddle muff for my Mom and residents at her NH. You can see what I mean by putting tweedle muffs in search. There are also Twiddle blankets. They are more for people who tend to pick. Keeps their hands busy.