Treating Sleep Problems in Our Patients with Dementia

Why is sleep so difficult for our patients that have dementia? What are some ways OT practitioners can assess and develop a treatment plan by asking ourselves “WHY” and looking at the patient holistically.

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Resources from the show:

Research:

• Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Assessment and Management of Sleep Disorders in Older Persons.
• Age-Related Changes in Slow Wave Sleep and REM Sleep and Relationship With Growth Hormone and Cortisol Levels in Healthy Men
• Increasing Walking and Bright Light Exposure to Improve Sleep in Community-Dwelling Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease: Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial

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