From the article: Sleep Disruption May Be an Early Sign of Dementia
One of the early signs that may suggest a problem with the brain such as dementia may be a disruption in sleep patterns. Many elderly people, even those without memory problems, experience difficulties with sleep. How has your sleep changed as you have aged? Do you have loved ones, such as parents, who have difficulties sleeping now? What have you found helpful to cope? Share Your Experiences
My Sleep Varies with Work Demands
- I have found that as I have gotten older, my sleep has become more dependent on my work demands. In high school, I would awake at 5:30 AM and study before class. By college I was sleeping in until 10 minutes before class, often until 9:30 AM. Now that my work schedule moves across the day, including working nights, I find that I sleep whenever I can. I am always tired enough. I wish that I had a more regular sleep schedule, but unfortunately that isn't an option at this point. I always try to get enough sleep, but it's a struggle sometimes.
- —Dr.Peters
