Managing Sleep Problems in Dementia
Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases have been known to impact a person’s sleep and their sleep schedules. An individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia Someone with Alzheimer’s may sleep too much or not enough and may experience waking up many times during the night and being unable to get back to sleep. Memory care facilities such as MorningStar Senior Living of Littleton, are reliable communities that are knowledgeable in the difficulties surrounding sleep and dementia and work with holistic methods to help solve the side effects of memory loss. Named the “Alzheimer’s Association Leader in Dementia Care,” MorningStar Senior Living Littleton, Co prides themselves on offering modern and holistic memory care to their senior living communities.
Our bodies need sleep, and it is certainly frustrating when we can’t seem to fall asleep or stay asleep. Seniors in Alzheimer’s care or struggling with memory loss may experience heightened responses to the lack of sleep or their sleep schedule being off. Anger, frustration, and depression are all things that may impact an individual with dementia not being able to sleep. With dementia or Alzheimer’s, it may be difficult to get individuals to move around as much as they once did but focusing on activities that help seniors move their bodies is a good way to help them feel tired and fall asleep later in the day. Limiting naps and sugary foods or beverages is a good thing to keep in mind, as well. Removing blue light from T.V.s, computers, and cell phones is also shown to improve sleep patterns.
MorningStar developed the philosophy of Lavender Sky. This mantra is a holistic form of dementia and Alzheimer’s care that is dedicated to helping residents affected by memory loss and their families find a place of peace and purpose through a three-tiered ambition to serve the memory-impaired. MorningStar explores a person’s life, history, and preferences to offer personalized care and explore ways to involve and engage family members, knowing our service is as much to them as to the residing senior.
Contact us today if you want to know more of the built-in companionship, predictable budgeting and the security that comes from residing in an assisted living community focused on Alzheimer’s care. MorningStar Senior Living retirement homes in Littleton Co takes care of the worry and stress of aging, allowing you more time to do the things you love. Whether it’s fulfilling a calling, finding a new opportunity through volunteerism, or spending time with friends and loved ones and relaxing, contact us to schedule a tour of our community near you.
To learn more about MorningStar’s social activities and retirement communities in Littleton, contact our staff who are happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other retirement facilities in Colorado. We encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Littleton, Colorado