Myoclonus - Quick, single jerking movements of the arms, legs or body. Not seizures and not a cause for alarm. UTI - Urinary tract infection. An infection in the tube that removes urine from the body. Common in hospitalized, bed-ridden and elderly persons.
Treatment is normally with antibiotics and proper hygiene.
Sundowning - A worsening of symptoms in a person with dementia as evening approaches. A time when wandering and agitation may occur. Investing in a good medical dictionary that is geared towards the layperson is always a worthwhile expense. Just knowing what the words mean can often lessen the fear and anxiety of visiting the doctor and undergoing various medical procedures. Look up the words in a medical dictionary or on the internet.