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What happens to dementia patients in the evening? Understanding Sundowning

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, up to 20% of people with Alzheimer's experience sundowning, a state of increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening. This phenomenon describes the behavioral changes that occur and helps answer the question, **what happens to dementia patients in the evening?**

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