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Expert Tips for Helping Dementia & Alzheimer’s Patients Sleep Through the Night

Patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s often experience sleep disturbances, making nighttime especially challenging. These sleep issues not only worsen their condition but also put significant strain on caregivers. Insomnia, frequent waking, and nighttime wandering are common and can severely impact the patient’s quality of life. To help dementia patients get better rest at night, it’s crucial to understand the root causes of these sleep problems and implement the right interventions. Key Points Common causes of sleep problems in dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Expert tips for improving nighttime sleep. Effective ways to keep patients in bed at night. Mistakes caregivers should avoid when managing sleep issues. When to seek professional help. Table of Contents Why do dementia and Alzheimer’s patients struggle to sleep at night? What are the common symptoms of sleep problems? What expert tips can help improve sleep? How can caregivers keep patients in bed at night? What should be avo...