Sundown Syndrome in the Elderly
As the sun sets, some seniors with Alzheimer’s disease may experience noticeable changes in mood and behavior. Irritability, agitation, restlessness, and confusion often intensify during this time, a phenomenon known as sundown syndrome, or simply “sundowning” or “late-day confusion.” While confusion and agitation are common symptoms of dementia, sundowning episodes significantly amplify these challenges. During the brighter hours of the day,…