For many of our elderly loved ones, late afternoons and evenings are filled with panic, confusion and behavioral changes. It’s called sundowning. A broad term for behavioral disturbances that commonly ...

Q. What is sundown syndrome and who does it affect? A. Sundown syndrome, which is also called sundowning, is a symptom that affects people with dementia. Those with the syndrome become confused and ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Springing forward or falling back for Daylight Saving Time can often wreak havoc on the routines and internal clocks of individuals of all ages. But one group that already struggles with nightfall ...

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 ...

For families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the change in seasons can bring more than just warm weather and sunny skies. Summer’s longer days and later sunsets ...

Sundowning syndrome was first described over 75 years ago by British physician Ewen Cameron, who called the condition "nocturnal delirium." It is a state of increased agitation, confusion and anxiety ...

Sundowning is a temporary state of confusion triggered in the late afternoon or evening. Up to 66% of people with dementia may experience sundowning. Sundowning may lead to faster cognitive decline, ...