Doctors aren't quite sure what causes sundowner's syndrome, but they do know people with Alzheimer's disease are prone to develop it, especially in the mid to late-stages of the disease. Sundowner's ...

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, ...

The challenge: Around dusk, your loved one seems to change mood and behavior, and not for the better. Most likely, she or he is experiencing sundowners syndrome (also called sundowning). What is it?

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Carol: My husband has Alzheimer's. We get by fairly well for most of the day, but he gets agitated late in the afternoon and acts as if he's searching for something or someone. The doctor said he ...

During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowelas “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion ...

The total solar eclipse Monday afternoon may cause confusion and anxiety for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The sudden darkness will activate behavioral changes known as sundowning ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My husband and I are in our early 80s. Sometimes in the evening he is agitated, confused, and just quite a handful to deal with. The doctor says he has “sundowning.” What is it, and is ...

Growing up, Emily German looked up to her mother as a fierce role model who effortlessly juggled family, friends and a successful career. In the 1980s and '90s, Linda Larsen German had worked her way ...