Discover how seasonal changes affect sundowning symptoms in those with dementia, and learn simple strategies to manage them ...

Sundowning is a temporary state of confusion triggered in the late afternoon or evening. Up to 66% of people with dementia may experience sundowning. Sundowning may lead to faster cognitive ...

Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowelas “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion and disorientation,” this condition is called ”sundowning.” “Typically, people will start ...

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 ...

From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, Talking Point members share tips on supporting a person with dementia who becomes anxious and wants to ‘go home’, often in the late afternoon – ...