Sundowning

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA state of agitation, confusion, or delirium, especially in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, which begins each evening and which is alleviated by daylight.

2.Verbpresent participle and gerund of sundown

Synonyms

sunset sundown syndrome sundowner syndrome sundowners syndrome sundowner's syndrome obtundation dyssomnia dysania photosomnolence summer depression insolation daysight

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