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El atardecer y cómo gestionarlo

El síndrome del ocaso (*sundowning*) es un estado de mayor agitación, actividad y conductas negativas que se manifiesta al final del día y durante las horas de la tarde-noche. Cuando se presenta este síndrome, la persona puede volverse exigente, suspicaz, irritable o desorientada, ver u oír cosas que no existen y creer cosas que no son ciertas; asimismo, puede caminar de un lado a otro o deambular por la casa mientras los demás duermen. A continuación, se ofrecen algunos consejos para intentar reducir la aparición de este síndrome y mitigar sus efectos cuando se produce.

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Sundowning and How To Manage It

Sundowning is a state of increased agitation, activity and negative behaviors which happen late in the day through the evening hours. When sundowning, the person may become demanding, suspicious, upset, or disoriented, see or hear things that are not there, and believe things that are not true. They may pace or wander around the house while others are sleeping. Here are some tips for potentially reducing the occurrence of sundowning and softening its effects when it does happen.

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