"Sundowning" is a state of increased agitation, activity and negative behaviors. Because this typically happens late in the day through the evening hours, it is called sundowning. However, sundowning can actually happen at any given time of the day or night.
Sundowning1. WHAT IS SUNDOWNING?
Surprisingly, that's not an easy question to answer. Sundowning is a descriptive term rather than a diagnosis. Different researchers have different definitions -- which has
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Sundowning ... Just the FactsPeople with diseases such as Alzheimer's often have behavior problems in the late afternoon and evening. They may become demanding, suspicious, upset or disoriented, see or hear things that are not th
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Experts say that all types of agitating behaviors are forms of communication. Your loved one is trying to tell you something even though the disease has robbed th
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What to Do When Someone Shows Signs of Sundown SyndromeSundown syndrome is a term that describes the onset of confusion and agitation that generally affects people with dementia or cognitive impairment and ususally strikes around sunset. Many people, thou
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