Gina Young

Light therapy for elderly Dementia patients. A 66% of Dementia patients living at home suffer from Sundown Syndrome which includes feeling anxiety, confusion, or restlessness. Poor lighting in the patient’s living environment is one factor that has been linked to the exacerbation of these symptoms. The lack of exposure to light indoors for patients who cannot go out could also cause disturbances in their sleep patterns and circadian rhythms.