Sundowning & Dementia
Sundowner's Syndrome Articles
Understanding and Minimizing Sundowning in Dementia Patients
Sundown syndrome in dementia describes behavioral changes, such as anxiety, confusion, and restlessness, that typically occur as the sun begins to set.
86 CommentsDaylight Saving Time Can Trigger Sundowning Behaviors
For seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, the time change each fall may exacerbate symptoms of sundowning. Less daylight and modifications to one’s daily routine often bring added emotional, behavioral and cognitive difficulties.
5 CommentsSundowning with Dad
My father recently began to display signs of Sundowners Syndrome. Here's how mom and I handle sundowning with dad.
28 CommentsDevising a Daily Care Routine for Coping with Sundowning
Sundowning, also known as late day confusion, causes an increase in challenging behaviors in the early evening hours. Read experienced dementia caregivers’ tips and advice for devising a routine that minimizes sundowning behaviors.
11 CommentsAlzheimer’s and Sleep Disorders: Expert Answers to 6 Common Questions
Sleep issues are a symptom of many types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how dementia affects the sleep cycle and find techniques to improve sleep.
20 CommentsSundowning Top Tips: Medications to Minimize Dementia Behaviors
Read experienced caregivers’ best suggestions for using medications to help minimize the anxiety, hallucinations, and aggressive behaviors caused by sundowning.
2 CommentsSundowning Behaviors Can Happen at Any Time of Day
We’ve compiled experienced dementia caregivers’ insights on dealing with sundowning behaviors that occur at other times of day, also known as “sunrising.”
0 CommentsOne-of-a-Kind Night Care Program Helps Dementia Caregivers
A unique night care program helps dementia caregivers get a much-needed break from caring for a sundowning senior. Discover how night care helps families cope with sundowning.
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Sundowner's Syndrome Questions
Any thoughts as to how/why someone with dementia can go from being virtually catatonic to a reasonable state of cognition?
14 Answersdfctvsncbrth63 Answered 18 hours agoDoes anyone know the biological reason for Sundowning?
10 AnswersPeasuep Answered Oct 28, 2024How to deal with sundowning that just got worse?
11 AnswersMiaMoor Replied Oct 11, 2024How do you deal with crazy phone calls from someone with Sundowner's? It's tearing me apart!
23 AnswersSample Answered Oct 4, 2024
Sundowner's Syndrome Discussions
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8 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Jul 30, 2024Delirium as Reaction to COVID Booster.
9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 2022Dementia and the holidays
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Oct 2020My mom passed away and guilt and regret is an everyday thing.
7 CommentsReguetonna1234 Commented Aug 2020
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