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I've frequently heard the term "sundowning" or "sundowning" referred to the restlessness Alz. patients tend to get during the night - the seeming need to wander off and get lost. The term is also used around folks suffering from a fever, as apparently fevers tend to rise at night. And let's not forget that wolves (the kind that are in sheep's clothing) <grin> are on the prowl. Jack-the-Ripper-types come out at nite, and let's not forget them vampires! They ONLY strike at night (I'm NOT speaking from practice on THIS one!) <LOL> Barb Mallut (anxiously awaiting the paperhanger's 10 a.m. arrival) [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 9:50 AM Subject: Re: Description of term "sundowning" as related to PWP >> This term has been mentioned several times. It is not in the >>Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Is this a specific term or >>just a general phrase? What are the implications? >> >> Thanx for any input. Pat CG for AJP 70/8/10 > >Hi Pat--- "Sundowning" is a term used for the disorientation/delusions that >people may get at night. It often happens in unfamiliar situations like a >hospital or nursing home. Generally (I think) to older folks. >A patent may wander into the wrong room, may become aggressive-- various >manifestations .It can happen at home, too. > >A REMINDER--- you will find earlier posts on this or ANY SUBJECT in the >list ARCHIVES! > >Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55 >Oxford, Ohio > <[log in to unmask]> > > on PDWebring at >http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/genugten/flinterm.htm > > "Ask me about the CARE list for > Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! " > And visit the CARE webring at >http://www.crosswinds.net/~caregivers/index.html >