sundowner syndrome
sundowner syndrome noun: a state of agitation, confusion, or delirium, especially in elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, which begins daily at nightfall and which is alleviated by daylight.
Noun
sundowner syndrome (uncountable)
- A state of agitation, confusion, or delirium, especially in elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, which begins daily at nightfall and which is alleviated by daylight.
- Patients who become easily confused, such as elderly patients with "sundowner syndrome" or dementia, and patients recovering from drug-related hallucinations may manifest symptoms during flight regardless of the time of day.2003, Susan B. Connor, “Ch. 10: Nursing Care in Flight”, in Aeromedical Evacuation, New York: Springer, →ISBN, page 139
- Synonyms:
- nocturnal delirium, sundowning
Synonyms of sundowner syndrome
Forms of sundowner syndrome
| alternative form | sundown syndrome |
|---|---|
| alternative form | sundowner's syndrome |
| alternative form | sundowners syndrome |
Questions about sundowner syndrome
- What does sundowner syndrome mean?
- Sundowner syndrome means a state of agitation, confusion, or delirium, especially in elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, which begins daily at nightfall and which is alleviated by daylight.
- What part of speech is sundowner syndrome?
- Sundowner syndrome is a noun.
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