During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowel as “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion ...
Have you ever noticed that a loved one with dementia seems more agitated or confused as the day progresses? This phenomenon is often referred to as sundowning or sundown syndrome and can lead to ...
There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...
As daylight fades, many people with dementia experience a troubling shift in their behavior known as sundowning. This phenomenon, affecting up to 20% of Alzheimer‘s patients, brings unique challenges ...
Sundowning is a phenomenon commonly experienced by those with dementia. As the day progresses into evening, symptoms such as confusion, agitation and restlessness can intensify. This can be ...
LIMA — The end of Daylight Saving Time may exacerbate sundowning or nighttime confusion for adults living with dementia, experts from the Alzheimer’s Association say. “Families may notice that their ...
Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, most often affecting people who have mid- and late-stage dementia. Confusion and agitation worsen in the late afternoon and ...
Dr Kellyn Lee has highlighted sundowning, a lesser-known sign of dementia that often becomes more noticeable in the afternoon and evening ...
There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socialising all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...