First of all, reaching out like this takes courage, and it's completely understandable to have questions after a recent diagnosis. You are definitely not alone in this.
There are many myALZteam members around your age who are navigating a new Alzheimer's diagnosis and experiencing what sounds like sundowning. One myALZteam Show Full Answer
First of all, reaching out like this takes courage, and it's completely understandable to have questions after a recent diagnosis. You are definitely not alone in this.
There are many myALZteam members around your age who are navigating a new Alzheimer's diagnosis and experiencing what sounds like sundowning. One myALZteam member shared that their loved one becomes "more confused and agitated" in the evenings, while another described a loved one who fades early and wakes up at 3 or 4 a.m. Sundowning refers to increased confusion, agitation, or restlessness that tends to happen in the late afternoon or evening. It's a very common symptom for people living with Alzheimer's, affecting as many as 66 percent of people.
Some signs to watch for include:
- Increased confusion as the day winds down
- Irritability or agitation in the evening
- Trouble sleeping or waking up very early
- Seeing or hearing things that aren't there
- Pacing or restlessness at night
The good news is there are things that can help manage it. It's really worth bringing this up with your doctor so they can help figure out what's triggering it for you specifically.
September 6
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