{"id":16528,"date":"2021-05-15T22:27:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T22:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/?p=16528"},"modified":"2021-05-15T22:29:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T22:29:16","slug":"managing-sleep-problems-in-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/managing-sleep-problems-in-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Sleep Problems in Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sleep problems are common for a person living with dementia. If you\u2019re caring for someone with this condition, you\u2019ll know how difficult it can be to cope with sleep disturbances; both for yourself and for the person in your care. It\u2019s important to try to understand what can cause sleep problems for people living with dementia so that you can take steps to help the person that you are caring for with their sleep routine.<\/p>\n

The following information and tips may help you both get a better night’s sleep.<\/p>\n

The Most Common Sleep Problems with Dementia<\/h2>\n

While many older adults have difficulty with sleeping, people with dementia often find it even more difficult. In people with mild to moderate dementia, 25% are likely to experience sleep disturbance<\/a>. Sleep disturbances tend to get worse as dementia progresses, with 50% of people with severe dementia experiencing sleep disturbances<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The most common sleep problems for people living with dementia include:<\/p>\n