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- Dictionarysundown/ˈsʌndaʊn/
noun
- 1. the time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades. North American
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noun. sun· down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n. Synonyms of sundown. : sunset sense 2. Synonyms. crepuscule. crepuscle. dusk. evenfall. evening. eventide. gloaming. nightfall. sunset. twilight. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of sundown in a Sentence. Passover ends tomorrow at sundown. we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown.
SUNDOWN definition: 1. the time in the evening when you last see the sun in the sky: 2. the time in the evening when…. Learn more.
Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a neurological phenomenon associated with increased confusion and restlessness in people with delirium or some form of dementia. It is most commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease but also found in those with other forms of dementia.
verb (used without object) Psychiatry. (especially of dementia patients) to experience confusion or hallucinations late in the day or at night, likely as a result of strange surroundings, drug effects, decreased sensory input, or reduction of oxygen supply to the brain. sundown.
Sundowning is increased confusion that people living with Alzheimer's and dementia may experience from dusk through night. Also called "sundowner's syndrome," it is not a disease but a set of symptoms or dementia-related behaviors that may include difficulty sleeping, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, pacing and disorientation.
SUNDOWN meaning: 1. the time in the evening when you last see the sun in the sky: 2. the time in the evening when…. Learn more.
Jan 18, 2023 · Sundowning is the term for certain symptoms that people with dementia may experience at particular times of the day. In the late afternoon or evening, a person may...
Definition of sundown noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Aug 26, 2023 · Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a form of confusion that begins late in the day and often carries into the night. While it's often associated with people who have various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, it can also affect people without dementia when they are coping with the aftermath of anesthesia or other medical issues.
1. the round body in the sky that gives light and heat to the earth. The Sun is nearly 150 million kilometres away from the Earth. sol. 2. any of the fixed stars.
