This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, it could simply be that you’d rather crawl under a blanket and watch Netflix than interact with other people—all of these are legitimate reasons to feel cranky during this time.

But in people with dementia—which is an umbrella term for mental decline and can be related to a number of diseases such as Alzheimer's—there’s a phenomenon known as “sundowning,” where symptoms (such as being agitated or anxious) ramp up later in the day and evening.

As you head into the holiday season, you’re likely spending more time than usual with older loved ones. With that, it’s worth it for any adult to better understand how sundowning presents, and what it might mean for the cognitive health of your loved one. We tapped two health care providers who treat older adults for more information.

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