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Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood
Published on: October 2, 2019
Treating sleep problems in dementia caregivers based on parent-child interventions.
Katherine Steiger Gallagher1, Germaine Odenheimer, Mark E Kunik
1Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Summary
Sleep interventions for parents and children may help people with dementia and their caregivers. Strategies like graduated extinction and combination therapy show promise for improving sleep in dementia populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are common in persons with dementia.
- Interventions for other populations with sleep issues may be transferable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential effectiveness of sleep interventions used in other populations for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Selective literature review of interventions for parents of young children or developmentally delayed children.
- Analysis of intervention applicability to dementia populations.
Main Results:
- Graduated extinction and adult fading are minimally explored but potentially brief and applicable in clinical settings.
- Combination strategies (e.g., extinction, medication) are effective and adaptable.
- Patient's physical and cognitive status necessitates tailored behavioral strategies.
Conclusions:
- Interventions for populations with similar sleep problems could benefit dementia research.
- Adapting existing strategies offers a pathway to improve sleep for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
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