Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better.
Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better.
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People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age.
People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age.
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Jim Herrick in Cambridge, aged 77, tells us how Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are affecting his day-to-day life.
Jim Herrick in Cambridge, aged 77, tells us how Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are affecting his day-to-day life.
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Disturbed nights can be hugely challenging for people affected by dementia, but a sleep study is aiming to improve quality of life.
Disturbed nights can be hugely challenging for people affected by dementia, but a sleep study is aiming to improve quality of life.
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We ask people about how they keep active and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about improving rest and sleep.
We ask people about how they keep active and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about improving rest and sleep.
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If a person has sleep problems caused by dementia, they should see their GP, who may refer them to a specialist. Find out about different sleep problems and what support and care is available for a person with dementia and sleep disturbance.
A healthy sleep routine can help the person with dementia to feel better, be less confused, be more co-ordinated and have more energy in the daytime. These tips for how to support them to sleep better can be much more effective than medication.
A person with dementia may have problems with sleeping well or at the right times. Poor sleep may make the symptoms of dementia worse. Find out how dementia affects a person's sleep.
We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia.
We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia.
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