Sundowning & Dementia
Sundowner's Syndrome Articles
Understanding and Minimizing Sundowners Syndrome
Sundown syndrome, or sundowning, is a pattern of sadness, agitation, fear, delusions and hallucinations that occurs in some dementia patients just before nightfall. Learn about sundowning symptoms and how to cope with these disruptive behaviors.
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.
1 CommentSundowning 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
My mum with Alzheimer’s seems to have the opposite of Sundowner's. She gets better as the day progresses. Any suggestions for waking anxiety?
6 AnswersTaarna Answered Aug 5, 2022Moved Mom to AL 8 days ago. She’s calling her children leaving horrible messages nightly. Is this common during the adjustment?
3 AnswersBurntCaregiver Answered Jul 12, 2022Alzheimers with Bulimia: Anyone have ideas on dealing with these?
36 AnswersGardenArtist Replied Jul 11, 2022My husband has Sundowners. Is there anything I can do? He starts every day around 4 PM. How can I help him avoid this time of day?
3 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Jul 2, 2022
Sundowner's Syndrome Discussions
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9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 30, 2022Dementia and the holidays
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Oct 2020My mom passed away and guilt and regret is an everyday thing.
7 CommentsReguetonna1234 Commented Aug 2020Sundowners
4 CommentsVal622 Commented Apr 2020
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