"Sundown syndrome--also called sundowning or sunsetting--is a behavior common in people with Alzheimer's disease. It usually occurs at dusk and into the evening hours. The episodes may last a few hours or throughout the night. While the exact cause of sundown syndrome is not known, experts believe there are several contributing factors. These include physical and mental exhaustion (after a long day) and a shift in the internal body clock caused by the change from daylight to dark. Some people with Alzheimer's disease have trouble sleeping at night, which may contribute to their disorientation. Medication that can cause agitation or confusion also may be a contributing factor to this syndrome. Sundown syndrome can be draining for the person with Alzheimer's disease and his or her caregivers. [...]" SpracheAlzheimerErkrankungSchlaf / SchlafstörungSymptom / BeschwerdenVideo
"Wer kennt das nicht im Betreuungsalltag? Verwirrte Menschen stehen mehrfach in der Nacht auf, machen Lärm, sind unruhig und rauben den Angehörigen den Schlaf nach oft sehr anstrengenden Tages-Belastungen. Wir haben zwar kein Rezept dagegen, aber vielleicht finden Sie dabei die eine oder andere Anregung. [...]" AngehörigeBetroffene*rDemenzSchlaf / Schlafstörung24-Stunden-BetreuungPatient*in