What can you do? 6 Ways to Solve Problems with Sleep

Statistics indicate as many as 24 percent of Alzheimer's patients wake up caregivers at night and have trouble sleeping.By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomRecently I received several emails about sleeping problems.Specifically, about Alzheimer's patients staying up at night, or Alzheimer's patients waking up the caregiver at night.Some doctors recommend antipsychotic medications for this problem.This is completely inappropriate and should be avoided. See -Antipsychotic Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Pneumonia in Alzheimer ’s Patients.Sleep Medications for Alzheimer's and Dementia PatientsStatistics indicate as many as 24 percent of Alzheimer's patients wake up caregivers at night.Lack of sleep on the part of the dementia caregiver or their loved one is worrisomebecause sleep deprivation can lead to depression. One thing for certain, if the Alzheimer's caregiver does not get a good night's sleepthey are likely to be less effective, have less patience, less stamina, and are likely to become moody themselves.The first thing that always comes to my mind when there is a problem is to make some changes.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free Service - Join NowFor example, the importance of bright light, the amount of light in the bedroom at night, changing the configuration of the bedroom, medications, exercise, routine, napping and daytime sleeping.1. The Importance of Bright LightThere is scientific evidence that being exposed to bright light (especial...
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