sundowner's syndrome

A form of sundowner syndrome — 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.

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Meanings

nounsundowner's syndrome (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of sundowner syndrome.
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