Sundowning: meaning, definitions and examples
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sundowning
[ หsสnหdaสnษชล ]
behavioral symptom
Sundowning is a phenomenon often associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, where individuals experience increased confusion, agitation, and anxiety during the late afternoon or evening hours. This behavioral symptom can lead to greater difficulty in communication and may cause caregivers distress. Symptoms can include restlessness, mood swings, and a tendency to wander. It is suggested that changes in light and routine during these hours may contribute to this condition.
Synonyms
evening confusion, nocturnal agitation.
Examples of usage
- The patient experiences sundowning every evening.
- Caregivers should be aware of sundowning as it can affect patient behavior.
- Sundowning can lead to increased anxiety for both patients and caregivers.
Translations
Translations of the word "sundowning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sundowning
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคกเคพเคเคจเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sundowning
๐ฎ๐ฉ sundowning
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝะดะพัะฝัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ sundowning
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใณใใฆใณใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท sundowning
๐ช๐ธ sundowning
๐น๐ท sundowning
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ค์ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงูุฏุงููููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ sundowning
๐ธ๐ฐ sundowning
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅ่ฝ็ฐ่ฑก
๐ธ๐ฎ sundowning
๐ฎ๐ธ sundowning
๐ฐ๐ฟ sundowning
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sundowning
๐ฒ๐ฝ sundowning
Etymology
The term 'sundowning' combines 'sundown,' which refers to the time of day when the sun sets, and the suffix '-ing,' indicating an ongoing action or state. The concept has been recognized for many years, particularly in the context of dementia care. As understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia has evolved, the term has been used more frequently to describe the behavioral patterns observed in these patients. The onset of symptoms typically occurs during the transition from daylight to nighttime, leading to increased confusion and disruption. Awareness of this phenomenon has prompted caregivers and health professionals to develop strategies to mitigate its impact, particularly as it relates to patient safety and emotional well-being.