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

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    Also known as “sundowner’s syndrome,” sundowning is a set of symptoms or behaviors that can be seen in some people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

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  4. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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    The term sundowning was coined by nurse Lois K. Evans in 1987 due to the association between the person's increased confusion and the setting of the sun. [2] [3] For people with sundown syndrome, a multitude of behavioral problems begin to occur and are associated with long-term adverse outcomes.

  5. Wandering (dementia) - Wikipedia

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    Elopement, or unattended wandering that goes out of bounds, is a special concern for caregivers and search and rescue responders. Wandering (especially if combined with sundowning) can result in the person being lost outdoors at night, dressed inappropriately, and unable to take many ordinarily routine steps to ensure his or her personal safety and security.

  6. This Nighttime Habit Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia ...

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    According to a new study published in Neurology, poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of dementia. Neurologists explain the link—and how to prevent dementia.

  7. Steroid dementia syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Steroid dementia syndrome describes the signs and symptoms of hippocampal and prefrontal cortical dysfunction, such as deficits in memory, attention, and executive function, induced by glucocorticoids. [1]

  8. 'They get confused': Eclipse could cause anxiety for patients ...

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    The sudden darkness will activate behavioral changes known as "sundowning" that many older adults experience every evening 'They get confused': Eclipse could cause anxiety for patients with ...

  9. Avoidance coping - Wikipedia

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    Avoidance coping is measured via a self-reported questionnaire. Initially, the Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (MEAQ) was used, which is a 62-item questionnaire that assesses experiential avoidance, and thus avoidance coping, by measuring how many avoidant behaviors a person exhibits and how strongly they agree with each statement on a scale of 1–6. [1]