sundowning
/ˈsʌnˌdaʊnɪŋ/
noun
- A state of confusion, agitation, or restlessness that occurs in the late afternoon or evening, especially in people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Sundowning can make it hard for people with dementia to sleep at night.
- The caregiver noticed that sundowning started around 4 p.m., when the patient would become anxious and pace around.
- Doctors recommend keeping a consistent daily routine to reduce sundowning symptoms.