Many caregivers who deal with sundowning—or nightly confusion, fear and hallucinations in dementia sufferers—agree it’s the most difficult part of their caregivng role. Lack of sleep is not good for anyone. And when loved ones who suffer from dementia won’t sleep at night,...
Evening hours can be especially challenging for those with Sundowner’s Syndrome. There are many hypotheses as to why this particular time of day is difficult—from being tired or bored—to natural circadian rhythms responding to the loss of sunlight. Even your loved one’s th...
