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Now, if you're caring for a family member or loved one with dementia, then you may be experiencing

what many families experience when it comes to your sleep.

When a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's doesn't sleep well, you're probably not getting

enough sleep either.

And after a while, it begins taking a toll on you and your loved one.

That's because quite often when someone is diagnosed with dementia, they can become increasingly

restless, confused, agitated, or distressed, particularly when it begins getting later

and later in the day.

This is known as sundowning. This issue is one of the most frequently raised questions

that we receive from families who have a loved one with dementia. And on today's episode, we're

going to be discussing tips and suggestions to help you and your loved one with getting better sleep.

Have you noticed that as it begins getting later in the day and begins getting darker, that your loved

one's behavior starts changing?

This is usually because individuals with dementia often feel or have difficulties with the

changing of the day, and some of these difficulties could be from them not being able to get

the proper sleep.

This can lead to a proliferated confusion, anxiety, and becoming more easily agitated, which is more commonly known as sundowning.

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