Nighttime Activity in Individuals with Dementia: Understanding the Problem and Identifying Solutions
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2012
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20120410-02
Abstract
Sleep disturbances may occur in more than 50% of individuals with dementia, and nighttime activity can lead to unsafe situations and serious consequences for both the person and his or her caregivers. Nighttime awakenings expose individuals with dementia to two major dangers: falls and unattended home exits. This article is a review of the current research on the causes of sleep disturbances and interventions for nighttime activity in individuals with dementia living at home.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, v. 38, issue 5, p. 8-11
Scholar Commons Citation
Greenblum, Catherine A. and Rowe, Meredeth A., "Nighttime Activity in Individuals with Dementia: Understanding the Problem and Identifying Solutions" (2012). Nursing Faculty Publications. 18.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/nur_facpub/18
