Understanding Sundowners Syndrome
Suppose you know an elderly person afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or some other type of dementia. In that case, you may have noticed that they may be increasingly confused, agitated, restless, or even angry when the sun is about to set. Add to that; there is increased memory loss at sundown, too. Unfortunately, this makes it a bit more challenging to deal with our beloved seniors during this time of day. As such, we must all strive hard to extend our patience as the day ends. Why Is This Happening? Should you be dealing with this scenario, know that you are not alone. We've noticed these odd changes in the behavior of our elderly loved ones struggling with dementia as well. What is it about sundown that makes it akin to a "witching hour" for elderly…