Sleep Techniques to Prevent & Slow Dementia
August 15, 2021
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Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. But a group of federal agencies have provided new resources to help. Learn more.
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Sleep Tips to Fight Alzheimer’s
December 21, 2020
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Poor sleep aggravates dementia and increases Alzheimer’s risk. Sleeping well restores and refreshes the brain. Learn to get a good night’s sleep to prevent and
Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise
January 31, 2020
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VIDEO: For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning. “Sundowning” means people with dementia act agitated and restless
A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau
January 19, 2020
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SLEEP: A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau,
Why is Alzheimer’s Giving Me Sleep Problems?
January 15, 2020
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Alzheimer’s can cause difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and awakening too early. These often lead to nighttime confusion and wandering. Doctors now think they know
Suvorexant Improves Sleep in Alzheimer’s
May 19, 2019
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AlzForum reports new Alzheimer’s results for FDA-Approved insomnia drug suvorexant (Belsomra®). Half of people with Alzheimer’s don’t sleep well, exacerbating a variety of problems. Learn
Sleep Deeply to Clean the Brain & Prevent Alzheimer’s
March 4, 2019
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SLEEP VIDEO + ARTICLE: Depth of sleep impacts our brain’s ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins. Sleep becomes lighter and more disrupted as
Sleep & Healthy Brains in World’s Largest Study
February 6, 2019
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: 40,000 people from around the world participated in Western University’s online scientific investigation into sleep and brain health. Neuroscientists included in-depth questionnaires
Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia
August 28, 2017
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: People who get more REM sleep get less dementia. REM sleep is when dreaming occurs. Learn about the stages of sleep and
Balancing Activity & Sleep to Fight Dementia
July 26, 2015
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VIDEO & ARTICLE, ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV
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