Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'.

Visual hallucinations are usually caused by damage to the brain. They are more common in people with dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia.

Low lighting can increase shadows, which may cause the person to become confused by what they see. They may experience hallucinations and become more agitated.

8 сент. 2023 г. · Many people with dementia experience hallucinations, such as seeing children in their homes or hearing people who are not there.

Dementia can cause people to sense or believe things that aren't real. Learn about hallucinations and delusions, and what to do if they happen.

23 сент. 2024 г. · Hallucinations are a common symptom of dementia. They can be frightening for those who experience them and challenging for caregivers.

26 апр. 2022 г. · This phenomenon is called sundown syndrome or sundowning. Symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, pacing, hallucinations, paranoia and confusion.

11 июл. 2024 г. · People with Alzheimer's disease may experience hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. These symptoms can lead to fear and frustration.

When a person with Alzheimer's or other dementia hallucinates, he or she may see, hear, smell, taste or feel something that isn't there.