If you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia, you may notice a pattern that’s as frustrating as it is heartbreaking: as the sun sets, your loved one becomes more confused, anxious or agitated. This phenomenon is known as sundowning, and it’s one of the more challenging aspects of memory-related illnesses. What is sundowning? Sundowning (or sundown syndrome) refers to a set of behaviors and symptoms such as confusion, restlessness, irritability or agitation that typically worsen during the late afternoon or evening hours. It’s most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms