Sundown syndrome is a common complication of dementia. It is a state of late day confusion, aggression, restlessness, and anxiety. It begins in the late afternoon or early evening. Sundown syndrome causes difficult symptoms and behaviors. These behaviors negatively affect the patient and their caregivers. Caregivers can make a big difference. How you handle sundown…
People with dementia sometimes experience agitation, irritability, restlessness, and confusion. For some patients, these feelings and related behaviors occur toward the end of the day. This is known as sundowning or sundown syndrome. It’s important to understand sundowning if you’re a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. We’ll cover several important topics in this…
When caring for people with dementia, a sudden change in behavior can be worrying. One possible cause for these changes is something called sundowning. If you notice increased confusion, restlessness, or other difficult behaviors, especially in the late afternoon or early evening, sundowning could be the cause. In this article, we will review: Interested in…
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