OVERVIEW

Sleep Issues and Management in People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers is organized by The British Psychological Society (BPS) and will be held on Jan 20, 2025.

Description:
Sleep disturbances in dementia are very common and are cited by caregivers as the main reason for the breakdown of community-based care delivery.

The sleep disruptions exacerbate the rate of cognitive decline and increase the challenges of activities of daily living for both people living with dementia and their caregivers.

A knowledge of managing sleep problems in this group is important for psychologists in order to enhance their practice and optimise their treatment outcomes.

This webinar will describe the science of sleep, the impact that neurodegenerative conditions can have on sleep organisation, quantity and quality, and the impact of poor sleep on caregiver burden and the breakdown of community-based care delivery.

The session will then discuss the importance of optimising sleep to enhance activities of daily living, reduce the rate of cognitive decline and relieve caregiver burden.