In the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon called "sundowner syndrome" occurs, in which cognitive disturbances tend to
A)improve as the day goes on.
B)become worse toward evening.
C)come and go during the course of the day.
D)peak around mid-day.

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Sundowner syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as confusion, agitation, and restlessness that tend to become worse later in the day or in the evening. This phenomenon is thought to be related to disruptions in the circadian rhythm and changes in light exposure, among other factors.

In the Advanced Stages of Alzheimer's Disease, a Phenomenon Called