What to look for?
Sleep Disturbances | Common Signs- Goes to bed earlier than usual
- Goes to bed later than usual
- Takes longer to fall asleep at bedtime
- Is restless during sleep (tosses and turns) (This might be an example of the symptom Symptom
In medicine a symptom is what the patient complains of. For example, a a patient may have symptoms of pain and fatigue. of generalized restlessness.) - Has vivid or disturbing dreams
- Wakes one or more times during the night (other than to use the bathroom)
- Has difficulty getting back to sleep after waking late at night
- Gets out of bed and wanders late at night. (This can also be part of the symptom Symptom
In medicine a symptom is what the patient complains of. For example, a a patient may have symptoms of pain and fatigue. of wandering) - Wakes and starts day earlier than usual in the morning (e.g. 4am)
- Is confused upon waking (not sure where he or she is; says things which do not make sense)
- Is reluctant to get out of bed in the morning
- Is napping more in the daytime
Sleep Disturbances | General Description
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. causes disturbances to normal, healthy sleeping patterns. The changes may vary, and the person you care for may either be sleeping too much or too little. The person you care for may have changes in the amount of sleep they get each night. They may be going to bed or getting up either later or earlier than normal. It is common for the person you care for to have difficulty with their sleeping. They often wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling back asleep, or get out of bed and wander. The person you care for also may be spending increasing amounts of time in bed. They may refuse to get up, or they may take many long naps during the day.
The person with Frontotemporal dementia Frontotemporal dementia
A type of dementia that mainly affects the frontal lobe causing a problem in executive function tasks. frequently experiences sleep pattern changes and increased drowsiness.
In today's busy world keeping track of symptoms can be a challenge to say the least. That's why we've developed SymptomGuideTM. By taking a more active role, you can better understand how a symptom is affecting everyday life and you can communicate this knowledge with others involved.
