What is sundown syndrome?


Last updated: 19-Sep-2008

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What is sundown syndrome?

Expert Answer by Paula Spencer

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Sundown syndrome is a term that describes the onset of confusion and agitation that generally affects people with dementia or cognitive impairment and strikes in the late afternoon or early evening (when the sun goes down, hence the name). It's also called "sundowning." Learn more about it here.

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