A word that comes up when we’re discussing dementia and Alzheimer’s is “sundowning.” 
What is that? I’m asked.
In late afternoon or evening, Alzheimer’s symptoms often seem to become worse.  The person with Alzheimer’s may become more restless, confused, disagreeable, agitated, and paranoid late in the day.  Doctors don’t know exactly why it occurs and what causes it; however, it exists, more pronounced in some people than others, or more intense at one stage of Alzheimer’s than another.
Doctors wonder if the dimmer light has something to do with it. Or is it tiredness, too busy a schdeule, overstimulation and other situations?
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