Sundown Syndrome in the Elderly: Signs, Causes and Ways to Help
If a loved one with dementia seems relatively calm during the day but becomes confused, anxious, restless, or agitated as evening approaches, they may be experiencing sundown syndrome, commonly called sundowning. Sundowning is not a separate disease or diagnosis. It describes a pattern of dementia-related symptoms that begin or become worse in the late afternoon, evening, or nighttime. These changes…
