Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Sundowner syndrome usually occurs in older people with dementia, although it can occur in other medical conditions. It is characterised by night time wanderings and confusion which can be a problem for family members or care providers. Sundowning or the emergence of severely disruptive behavior such as agitation, paranoia or inability to maintain sleep is a major management issue in the home care of patients with dementia.The sleep disturbance worsens as the disease progresses. Patients with this syndrome should be medically evaluated. Depending on the patient, certain medications or environmental adaptations can be suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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