Some people with cognitive impairment may be particularly disorganized at dusk, showing more emotions and behaviors than at other times of the day. If a cognitively impaired elderly person in the family is found to have this condition, it means that he/she may be suffering from twilight syndrome. Families need to pay special attention to the elderly at dusk, when wandering behavior is more likely to occur. It is best for family members to arrange care and activities for the elderly during the twilight hours to minimize the risk of wandering.
