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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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," also known as "late-day confusion," is common among those with Alzheimers and other dementias. Behaviors associated with sundowning vary from person to person. While one person may ...

Daylight savings is upon us and that can cause sundowning in people with Alzheimer's. This can cause disorientation, confusion and even episodes of unwanted emotions. Jim Herlihy the Vice President of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Close to 7.5 million older adults in the U.S. live with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. And while most people may see the clock change overnight Nov. 2 as a chance ...

As the sun sets, some patients become confused, agitated, or even hallucinate. Here’s what you need to know about the phenomenon known as “sundowning.” Mary Yturralde, 96, wheels herself around the ...

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, ...