Many Alzheimer's patients suffer from a phenomenon called "sundowning." Sundowning is __________
A) the tendency to forget things that occur in the morning hours.
B) the tendency to want to get up and move around the house at night.
C) the tendency to want to sleep as soon as the sun goes down.
D) the tendency to exhibit more symptoms of a disease in the afternoon and nighttime hours.

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Sundowning is a phenomenon where Alzheimer's patients exhibit more symptoms such as confusion, agitation, irritability, and restlessness in the afternoon and nighttime hours. It is believed to be caused by changes in the person's internal biological clock, as well as environmental factors such as low lighting and increased shadows that can cause confusion and disorientation.

Many Alzheimer's Patients Suffer from a Phenomenon Called "Sundowning