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2. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   People also may not remember where their home is or the loved ones who take care of them, Dr. Kobylarz says. “You can see [the person with dementia] change at a certain time of the day and ...

3. New Study Shows This Nightly Habit May Be the Key to Dementia ...

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   An estimated 60% to 70% of people with cognitive impairment or dementia have sleep disturbances, according to a scientific article published in the journal Seminars Neurology.

4. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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   People may wish to take naps during the day, but unintentionally getting too much sleep will affect nighttime sleep. Physical activity is a treatment for Alzheimer's and a way to encourage night sleep. [5] Caffeine is a (fast-working) brain stimulant, but should be limited at night if a night's sleep is needed. [4] [5] [10]

5. This Nighttime Habit Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia ...

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   This isn’t the first time that better sleep has been linked with a lower risk of dementia: A study published in October even found that people with sleep apnea are more likely to develop dementia.

6. Wandering (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Elopement, or unattended wandering that goes out of bounds, is a special concern for caregivers and search and rescue responders. Wandering (especially if combined with sundowning) can result in the person being lost outdoors at night, dressed inappropriately, and unable to take many ordinarily routine steps to ensure his or her personal safety and security.

7. Dementia with Lewy bodies - Wikipedia

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   Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia characterized by changes in sleep, behavior, cognition, movement, and regulation of automatic bodily functions. Memory loss is not always an early symptom. The disease worsens over time and is usually diagnosed when cognitive impairment interferes with normal daily functioning.