Ep119: Dementia and Sleep: Care Requirements within Families Affected by Dementia - With Dr. Gibson

OVERVIEW

Sleep problems were among the most challenging behavioral symptoms of dementia. Sleep will get worse as we get older. There is a clinical sleep disorder underlying that is not being addressed earlier on in older age, then it can become worse and can develop into several diseases including dementia. They also affect the sleep and the coping ability of family carers.

In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Rosie Gibson PhD, RPSGT, she has a background in both psychology and clinical sleep medicine and will share with us her research among patients and families dealing with dementia. She will also give tips to promote the Circadian system that can help improve our overall sleep health.

WHAT WILL WE LEARN

01:12 - Dr. Rosie Gibson’s background
03:55 - Challenges elders face with sleep disorders
06:40 - Risk factors for dementia
09:20 - What sleep looks like for people with dementia
12:20 - Clinician intervention as a solution
15:12 - How dementia can impact the caregivers
18:45 - When is the best time to decide to move the patients from home to an institute
21:59 - Dr. Rosie provides small steps and tips to promote and improve the Circadian system
26:42 - About Dr. Rosie Gibson and how to reach her
27:32 - Assessing sleep health and seeing if there is an underlying sleep disorder.