Neuropsychiatric and behavioural correlates of sundowning in Alzheimer’s disease | Synapse
March 18, 2026
Neuropsychiatric and behavioural correlates of sundowning in Alzheimer’s disease
Key Points
This research aims to identify neuropsychiatric features associated with sundowning in Alzheimer's disease.
Observed neuropsychiatric behaviors in Alzheimer's patients with sundowning.
Identified predictive factors associated with these behaviors.
Explored the relationship between sundowning and specific behavioral patterns.
Sundowning correlates with various neuropsychiatric features.
Certain behavioral patterns serve as predictive factors for enhancing patient care.
Abstract
SS is common in AD and is associated with several neuropsychiatric features and voluptuary habits. The identification of SS predictive factors may allow preventive and targeted therapeutic interventions.