Saturday, February 11, 2012

Overnight care may ease patient agitation

(The New York Times) UPDATED 2009-06-24
Many Alzheimer's patients begin to experience fear, restlessness, and agitation at night--just when their caregivers are ready to go to sleep. But some "nightcare" facilities have started popping up for patients who would be helped by having a safe, structured environment in which to burn off some of their nighttime energy, and experts say it allows caregivers to enjoy a restful night as well. In this story from the New York Times, a reporter looks at the first program of its kind at a nursing home in New York.  Read full story >
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