My mom is in what I think is the middle stage of dementia. Over the years, I have noticed an increase in her agitation and anxiety in November, which I attributed to the many unhappy memories she has of November (a son dying, my father dying, one of her brothers dying), but I'm starting to wonder if it isn't the noticeably shorter days coupled with the time change to standard time. Has anyone noticed this?
We have an excellent blog article that discusses this occurrence in detail. Check it out here: https://www.agingcare.com/articles/daylight-saving-time-can-trigger-sundowning-212605.htm
Additionally, we have an article compiled of tips and tricks from members on how they handle sundowning. Find it here: https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-cope-with-sundowning-tips-from-family-caregivers-200000.htm
Take care,
The AgingCare.com Team