Is your person with dementia not sleeping well or wandering at night?You’re not alone!What no one is telling you about dementia is how common sleep issues are for folks with dementia. Here’s how you can get some more sleep as a caregiver:1. Dementia proof their room so they can’t wander the house overnight2. If there is more than 1 caregiver, do 6 hour shifts of who is in charge of waking up with Mom3. Hire an overnight caregiver4. Talk to their doctor about sleep supplements and medications Com

Having trouble with sleep in dementia care? Let’s talk about ways to improve sleep without medication. Sleep issues are common in dementia, but there are simple things that can help regulate the sleep-wake cycle: • Make sure the person with dementia gets access to natural sunlight during the day. This helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm. • If they’re sleeping a lot during the day, they might not be tired at night — but it could also be boredom. Try offering meaningful physical activity or