Sleep Management for Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Senior Living in Phoenix

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Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. An individual with Alzheimer’s tends to suffer from sleep problems which are common at all stages of the disease. Not only lack of sleep causes problems for the person with the disease, but also is a problem for the caregivers.

It is advisable that if you notice signs in your loved one which are indicative of the onset of dementia, move him to an assisted living facility for them to live a stable life. Being a resident of the Phoenix region in Arizona, you can book a suite at the award-winning Anthem Senior Living which consists of some of the most compassionate caregivers. Be assured for your loved one to receive the best form of senior living in Anthem care.

Almost half of all older adults say they suffer some form of insomnia. As per The National Institutes of Health, some of the reasons behind sleep disturbances among senior people include health conditions, lack of exercise, depression or stress, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and sleep apnea. But, insomnia is more prominent among adults with Alzheimer’s. Scientists are not so sure why this disease causes sleep problems but as per their theory, advancement of the disease causes physical damage to the brain that might disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, making it difficult to get to sleep and even harder to stay asleep.

Sleep Management for Individuals with Alzheimer’s

You can consult your physician regarding this but there are some natural remedies as well.

1. Perform some form of exercise on a regular basis
2. Always maintain a cool temperature in your bedroom
3. Avoid caffeinated foods and beverages
4. Eat meals at regular intervals and do not eat close to bedtime
5. Aromatherapy can help you in this regard
6. Consult your healthcare provider with regards to any medicine that might be contributing to insomnia

If natural remedies aren’t working for you, medication might be an option. Have a word with your doctor regarding this as doctors are quite aware of the possible negative side effects of sleep medication for people with Alzheimer’s. It is totally up to them whether to prescribe or not.

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