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 ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As the sun continues to set earlier each day in the Miami Valley, some might notice their loved ones acting a bit different towards the end of the day. Dayna Ritchie, program ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sundowner syndrome is becoming a frequent description of aging dogs. It describes elderly dogs that have a pattern of confusion, disorientation, anxiety, increased vocalization like barking or whining ...