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DotM57
Asked December 2017
Has anyone dealt with sundowners? I think my husband has that?
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Sundowner's Syndrome
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freqflyer
Dec 2017
Dot, my Dad had sundowners. For him it would hit after 4pm and he would think he was back in the 1940's. By morning, he was fine except for some age related forgetfulness, until 4pm rolls around again.
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blannie
Dec 2017
Hello Dot, if you click on this link, you'll find lots and lots of discussions about sundowning.
https://www.agingcare.com/search.aspx?searchterm=sundown
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