Sundowning—also known as sundowner's syndrome—occurs when dementia symptoms like confusion, agitation, distress, and confusion occur or worsen in the later afternoon or evening. While anyone ...

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 – ...

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 ...