Meaning or definition of sundowning
2007-01-09 09:57:06 · 3 answers · asked by Florence N 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
A condition in which persons with cognitive impairment & elderly people tend to become confused or disoriented at the end of the day. Most common with dementia, Alzheimer's type, & is seen with delirium.
2007-01-09 10:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by Daiquiri Dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sundowning is what happens to older people with or without Alzheimer's. The individual slips back in to a child like mood (pouting, throwing a fit, not eating in general. They also loose touch with were they R or can flash back to some time in their past. This is what Sundowning is. It is very sad to see a loved one go through this. I hope this helps you. Good luck & may God bless U if one of your loved ones is going through this.
2007-01-09 19:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by Blues Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a delerium that sets in during the evening. Alzhiemers patients often suffer from it.
Found this link below. There is not a lot of info. I volunteered in a nursing home and saw it in action a few times.
2007-01-09 18:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by digitsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋