sundowning
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sundowning
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From sundown + -ing.
noun
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A state of agitation, confusion, or delirium, especially in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, which begins each evening and which is alleviated by daylight.
Impaired judgment and sundowning (increased confusion when orienting cues diminish at night) often makes it necessary to restrict and protect the delirious patient.
Similar: nocturnal delirium, sundowner syndrome
verb
- present participle and gerund of sundown
Translations
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noun nightly agitation, confusion, or delirium
| 日本語 | 日暮れ時兆候 higure-doki chōkō |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 日落綜合徵 /日落综合征 |
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title = {sundowning},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/sundowning},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
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