National Caregiving Organizations for Alzheimer's Disease
Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, affects some people who have Alzheimer's disease and dementia. People with dementia who "sundown" experience periods of increased confusion and agitation as the sun goes down -- and sometimes through the night. Sundowning may prevent people with dementia from sleeping well. It may also make them more likely to wander. Sundowning is a common cause of caregiver burnout.
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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Center for Assisted Living
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Richard Senelick, MD on October 12, 2012
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