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What Is Sundowning? Understanding Sundowner’s Syndrome in Dementia

What Is Sundowning? Understanding Sundowner’s Syndrome in Dementia

Memory Care

Quick Summary: If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia seems to change every afternoon like clockwork—growing agitated, confused, or restless just as the sun starts to set—you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. This is commonly known as sundowning, or sundowner’s syndrome, and it’s one of the most disorienting parts of caregiving. This […]

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