"Many older adults have probelms sleeping, but people who have Alzheimer's often have an even harder time. Alzheimer's may reverse a person's sleep-wake cycle, causing daytime drowsiness and nighttime reslessness. These sleep disturbances often increase as Alzheimer's progresses." Mayo Clinic Staff
People with Lewy Bodies Dementia often have an added sleep problem, REM sleep disorder. This is part of the classic symptoms of LBD. It occurs when the person acts out their dreams. They can scream, thrash, and even get out of bed and run. We have had great success with Clonazepam, which is what the Sleep Clinic at Mayo Clinic prescribed for Dwane. If you are providing care for someone with LBD, I strongly urge you to get some good assistance from someone who has experience with sleep disorders and dementia.
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