Sleeping
Sleeping can become a problem for many people with dementia mate wareware, and sometimes it’s the most difficult problem they face.
The person might sleep during the day and be restless at night, they might get confused between night and day, or they might not need as much sleep as before because they’re not as active. Problems with sleeping or late evening restlessness are often a stage in dementia mate wareware that eventually passes. Many people with dementia mate wareware tend to sleep more as their condition gets progresses.
Impact on support person and whānau
If the person with dementia mate wareware is not sleeping well this is likely to impact on the support person. Sleep deprivation is one of the main causes of stress in those providing support. It is important to talk to your health professional if this is an issue.
Look for causes
Think about what could be causing the problem – is it their environment, or maybe the medications they’re taking? Could it be depression? Other medical problems? Keeping a sleeping log might help you find a pattern that points to a problem, that may have some obvious fixes.
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Booklet: Supporting a person with dementia
A guide for whānau and friends
This booklet gives you information and tips on helping a person with dementia mate wareware with their personal care, such as washing and dressing, nutrition, sleeping and travelling, as well as communication and ideas for meaningful activities and ways you can look after yourself – which is very important, too.