"A happy bedtime starts at dawn. Sunlight sets your body clock, which determines when sleep hormones like melatonin trigger a nighttime drift toward dreamland." prevention.com
So, get up at the same time every day regardless of what day it is or how much you have slept. Then head outdoors to get some sun within 1 hour of waking up. Also, avoid light-emitting devices like computers and phone for an hour before bed. Most of us sleep best in temperatures between 60-67 degrees Fahrenheit. I installed a number of nightlights for my loved one to prevent falls, but I have now removed some of them, so that I have a more darkened area in which to sleep.
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This blog is written to provide information and support to persons who are providing care for someone with dementia. A first indicator of dementia is when someone has trouble doing a task once familiar and easy for them. If you have begun to be concerned about someone's memory or cognitive processing, help the person receive a physical exam, to include lab work, and an appointment with a neuropsychologist for an evaluation of memory and cognitive processing.
Nov 25, 2015
Getting Enough Sleep
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