Sun-downing

Please join Angel Duncan, Programs Director for Senior Helpers at

Sunrise Senior Living of Madison

April 16, 2012 at 6:00pm.

Our Topic:  “Sun-downing”

The term "sun-downing" refers to a state of confusion at the end of the day and into the night. Sundowning isn't a disease, but a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. The cause isn't known.

Factors that may aggravate late-day confusion include:

• Fatigue
• Low lighting
• Increased shadows
• Disruption of the body's "internal clock"