Alzheimer’s disease symptoms may worsen in some patients due to light exposure changes, according to a new study that may lead to new therapies for treating the debilitating neurological condition.
The new research, published recently in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, says enhanced light sensitivity could contribute to “sundowning”, or the worsening of Alzheimer’s symptoms late in the day, and may spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute to the disease’s progression.
