There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...

Have you ever noticed that a loved one with dementia seems more agitated or confused as the day progresses? This phenomenon is often referred to as sundowning or sundown syndrome and can lead to ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)- It’s summertime and many of us take full advantage of the longer days. But, for some, when the sun finally sets, confusion sets in. We spoke with a neurologist about Sundowner ...

As daylight fades, many people with dementia experience a troubling shift in their behavior known as sundowning. This phenomenon, affecting up to 20% of Alzheimer‘s patients, brings unique challenges ...

Dear Doctor: My husband was in the hospital recently, and at night he would get quite agitated. He yelled, took off his clothes and tried to pull out his IV. He had to be secured to his bed to keep ...

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 decline, ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As the sun continues to set earlier each day in the Miami Valley, some might notice their loved ones acting a bit different towards the end of the day. Dayna Ritchie, program ...

During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowelas “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — People across the world experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia might be acting a bit different as summer has returned. Dayna Ritchie, program director for the Miami Valley Chapter ...