Elderly Sleep Issues
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Alzheimer’s and Sleep Disorders: Expert Answers to 6 Common Questions
Sleep issues are a symptom of many types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how dementia affects the sleep cycle and find techniques to improve sleep.
20 CommentsWhy Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day?
Many seniors doze off throughout the day to compensate for poor sleep at night. However, if your aging loved one spends most of their time sleeping instead of engaging in life, it could indicate a more serious underlying problem.
35 Comments6 Reasons Caregivers Need More Sleep
Finding time to sleep is one of the hardest things for a caregiver to do, but these six reasons demonstrate why caregiver respite should be a priority in any elder care plan.
10 CommentsThe Connection Between Aging, Insomnia and Memory Loss
Insomnia is a bothersome condition often associated with fragmented sleep and fatigue. But when chronic sleep deprivation is left unchecked, it can take a serious toll on a senior’s physical and mental health.
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Sleep Issues Questions
85-year-old MIL with Alzheimers all of a sudden can't walk, is this common?
8 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered 5 hours agoMom has a CPAP device that she uses on and off. Is it worth the argument it takes to increase her use of the equipment?
24 AnswersCountrymouse Answered Mar 25, 2023How to change that Mom stays up all night (and moves documents around, loses stuff, and wakes everyone up wandering) and sleeps all day?
11 AnswersDrBenshir Answered Mar 21, 2023Sleeps 12+ hours a day. How do I motivate him to show interest in hobbies and/or activities?
9 AnswersZippyZee Answered Mar 18, 2023
Sleep Issues Discussions
Elderly parent sleeps all day. Any suggestions?
7 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented 7 hours agoRecliner for sleep. Any advice?
6 Commentsleonardkru89 Commented Dec 23, 2022I just had the weirdest dream about mom.
2 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Nov 11, 2022Mother not eating or drinking the last 4 days. She is sleeping too much as well. Getting concerned. What should I do?
6 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Oct 3, 2022
Sleep Issues Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Dementia Behaviors
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Wandering
- Memory Loss
- Violent Behavior
- Severe Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Cancer
- Caregiving
- Moderate Dementia
- Mild Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Adult Day Care
- Aging in Place
- Home Modification
- Prostate Cancer
- Area Agency on Aging