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sundowning
sun·down·ing S5949610 (sŭn′dou′nĭng)n. A state of disorientation and agitation that sometimes occurs in the late afternoon or evening in people with dementia.Translationssundowning
sundowning [sun´doun-ing] the appearance of confusion, agitation, and other severely disruptive behavior coupled with inability to remain asleep, occurring solely or markedly worsening at night; sometimes seen in older patients with dementia or other mental disorders.sun·down·ing (sŭn'down-ing), The onset or exacerbation of delirium during the evening or night with improvement or disappearance during the day; most often seen in mid and later stages of dementing disorders, such as Alzheimer disease.sundowning (sŭn′dou′nĭng)n. A state of disorientation and agitation that sometimes occurs in the late afternoon or evening in people with dementia.A term for disorientation, agitation, or general worsening of mental symptoms classically described in the elderly at dusk or nightfall
Aetiology Sedatives, analgesics, hypnotics
Risk factors Dementia, organic brain syndrome, vision or hearing defects, dehydration, fatigue
Management Increase hydration, ensure adequate rest, reduce stress—i.e., do not test their memory, agree with them whenever possiblesun·down·ing (sŭn'down-ing) The onset or exacerbation of delirium during the evening or night with improvement or disappearance during the day; most often seen in the middle and later stages of dementing disorders, such as Alzheimer disease. sun·down·ing (sŭn'down-ing) Exacerbation of delirium during evening or night with improvement or disappearance during the day; common in mid and later stages of dementing disorders, such as Alzheimer disease. ThesaurusSeesundown |