Tips to help dementia patients who are struggling to sleep


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Dementia sufferers often find it hard to sleep at night and stay awake during the day. Photo: 123rf.com

The cycle of day and night for a dementia sufferer can be a little out of kilter. They may feel restless and struggle to sleep at night, and then nod off during the day, a habit that can be difficult to break.

One way to tackle this is to make sure they get enough daylight during the day, according to BVDN, a German association of professional neurologists. Light has a strong influence on the body's natural rhythms, the experts say.

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