High frequency of getting out of bed in patients with Alzheimer's disease monitored by non ‐wearable actigraphy

ConclusionsFrequent bed leaving at night reflects severe sleep deprivation in patients with mild ‐to‐severe Alzheimer's disease. Safety measures are required to prevent accidents related to sleep disturbances, regardless of dementia severity.Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••.

Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - November 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yoko Higami, Miyae Yamakawa, Kazue Shigenobu, Kei Kamide, Kiyoko Makimoto Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research