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2. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   People also may not remember where their home is or the loved ones who take care of them, Dr. Kobylarz says. “You can see [the person with dementia] change at a certain time of the day and ...

3. Chronophobia - Wikipedia

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   The risk is increased for elderly or ill because persons who are older or who have terminal medical conditions are more likely to be overpowered by fear of approaching death. They may become fixated on the number of days they have left, which can cause severe anxiety. [6] People in prison are also more likely to develop chronophobia.

4. Mood swing - Wikipedia

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   Mood swings in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Mood changes erratically [76] with episodic mood swings rising in the period of recovery process. [ 77 ] [ 78 ] Characterized by temporary fluctuations in negative affect (anxiety, irritability, shame, guilt) and self-esteem, reactive to environmental reminders, [ 79 ] difficulty to control ...

5. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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   People may wish to take naps during the day, but unintentionally getting too much sleep will affect nighttime sleep. Physical activity is a treatment for Alzheimer's and a way to encourage night sleep. [5] Caffeine is a (fast-working) brain stimulant, but should be limited at night if a night's sleep is needed. [4] [5] [10]

6. Late life depression - Wikipedia

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   Research regarding late-life depression often focuses on late-onset depression, which is defined as a major depressive episode occurring for the first time in an older person (various sources define this threshold differently, typically within the range of 60–65 years old). [1] [2]

7. Memory and aging - Wikipedia

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   Some memory issues are due to stress, anxiety, or depression. A traumatic life event, such as the death of a spouse, can lead to changes in lifestyle and can leave an elderly person feeling unsure of themselves, sad, and lonely. Dealing with such drastic life changes can therefore leave some people confused or forgetful.