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Why does my mother lose her identity at night?
My 83 year old mother has memory loss and confusion only at night. Why does my mother lose her identity at night?
2 Answers
It’s referred to as sundowning and common
This is known as sundowning. It is a symptom of dementia that causes confusion in the late afternoon and nighttime. People who experience sundowning may exhibit signs of confusion, anxiety and pacing.