Dementia Sundowning for Caregivers: How to Deal With Sundowing and Sleep Issues
How should caregivers manage the dementia symptom known as sundowning?
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those with dementia.
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I have found a wonderful additive to my mom with dementia and sundowners with .300 mcg Melatonin at 2 pm. I use the 6 hr. time-released, helped me so much with her sleeping and her demeanor to get her over the sundowners but not enough to make her want to go to bed.
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