Hello All - A close friend was asking how my husband was doing (has had Parkinsons for 5 years) and I mentioned how "goofy" he some times gets, more noticeably later in the day or evening, and she said "sounds like he has sundowner's syndrome." Her Mother suffered from Alzheimers and she said much what I described happened to her Mom. I didn't make connection until now. I found this blog (maybe a member of this team?) and wanted to share and also ask if you have seen this in your Parkinson's… read more
Yes , my husband has had symptoms as those described as "sundowners"
recently. Has also been taking namenda for about a year and carbadopa for over 5 years.
Unfortunately dementia is progressing.
Sundowners - go to this website. https://www.healthline.com/health/dementia-sund...
Thanks. This is very helpful.
Thanks. He takes 5000 IU now so probably good to double.
Thanks. We haven't tried that as the sundowners is intermittent. Appreciate the tip.