Wandering/Sundowning | Old Friends Club

Sundowning is a phenomenon commonly observed in dementia patients, where their symptoms, such as confusion, agitation, and restlessness, tend to worsen during the late afternoon and early evening hours. This can lead to increased behavioral and psychological challenges for both the patients and their caregivers. Wandering, on the other hand, is a behavior in dementia patients characterized by aimlessly moving about with no clear purpose or destination. It can occur at any time of day and may be a response to restlessness, confusion, or a desire to explore. Both sundowning and wandering can be distressing for caregivers and require special care and management strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of dementia patients.

Wandering-Alzheimer’s Association

https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/wandering

Sleep Issues and Sundowning

https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/sleep-issues-sundowning

Wandering and Alzheimer’s Disease

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/wandering-and-alzheimers-disease

Tips for Coping with Sundowning

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/tips-coping-sundowning

Dementia and Wandering: Reducing the Risks

https://alzfdn.org/wandering-and-demenita/

Teepa Snow

Ep. 161: How Can We Reduce Incidents of Wandering or Elopement?