Sundowner’s Syndrome Symptoms

Approximately 20% of Alzheimer’s Dementia patients have Sundowners Syndrome Symptoms. Depending on an individual’s dementia stage, living situation, physical surroundings and comorbid health issues, specific ‘sundowning’ times and bout lengths can differ. However, sundowning seems clearly related to changes in outdoor light, from day to dusk, and can last for several hours, sometimes into the night. The onset of Sundowner’s Syndrome symptoms tends to be during the later-middle stages of dementia. Sundowners Syndrome Symptoms Sundowners might exhibit any combination of its classic symptoms; they can surge to almost intolerable levels for a patient and his or her caretakers. Some symptoms can be hazardous to the Alzheimer’s patient and to those around them. All symptoms can be stressful, disruptive and upsetting. Symptoms might include: Confusion, disorientation Restlessness, pacing, rocking, agitation, impatience, anger, aggression Mood swings, obscenities, violent…