Dementia and Sleeping All Day

What It Means, When to Worry, and How Families Can Help

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Why someone with dementia sleeps more, which changes are urgent, and how to help with daytime alertness, better nights, and comfort near the end of life. Instant PDF download.

by Dr. Christine Johnson-Nganbou Kamkeu DNP AGNP- APRN-CNP (Author)

“She sleeps all day. Is that normal?” Sleeping more can be an expected part of dementia. It can also be a sign of an infection, a medication problem, or another change that needs attention. Written by a hospice nurse practitioner, this guide explains what to expect at each stage and when to call.

Inside you will find:

  • How to tell slow, expected changes from sudden ones.

  • Medicines that commonly cause sleepiness in older adults.

  • Help for day-night reversal and a safer sleep setup.

  • When to wake someone with advanced dementia, and when to let them rest.

  • Ways to care for yourself through these changes.

  • A Family Toolkit with a sleep tracking chart, safety checklists, a comfort care checklist, and an In My Own Words page.

For families, caregivers, and people living with any type of dementia. Includes a glossary, helplines, and a full list of references. 110-page PDF, instant download. No physical book will be shipped.