Insomnia
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Having a chronic illness can cause sleep disturbances due to a variety of factors. For those with Alzheimer's, poor sleep can be due to general sleep problems experienced by elderly people, as well as increased confusion and agitation at night. Though sleeping pills can be used, they should not be overused to treat insomnia in Alzheimer's patients.
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Caregiver Tips on Coping with Sleep Problems in Alzheimer's Disease
If you give care to someone with Alzheimer's who also has a disruptive sleep pattern, their lack of sleep quickly becomes your lack of sleep! It is exhausting for everyone. Sleep problems are common in people with dementia and can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease. Here are a few issues you need…
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Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide, commented on Steps to Healthy Sleep Ah, Leah, for those of us who believe as you do, prayer can help so much. There are many forms of…
Leah, Health Guide, commented on Sleep Issues and Insomnia with… Will do! Even if one has heard the information before, a brief…
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide, commented on Memory and Sleep There's so much more known about sleep now. These are studies that I do think are helpful. This one…
Christine Kennard, Health Pro, answered Day time vs Night time Hi Bill, Here is a link to a sharepost I wrote it might give you some info and…
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