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Sleep Problems in Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Some people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia may have trouble sleeping at night. To combat this problem:

Keep the person awake and active during the day. Discourage napping unless doing so causes more problems.
Late afternoon exercise may be helpful.
Offer warm milk or caffeine-free herbal tea before bedtime.
If it seems to relax the person, give him or her a bath close to bedtime.

For more information on how to improve sleeping patterns, see the topic Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older.

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology
Last Revised	June 23, 2011

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Last Updated: June 23, 2011

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