Do dementia patients sleep alot?
It is quite common for a person with dementia, especially in the later stages, to spend a lot of their time sleeping – both during the day and night. This can sometimes be distressing for the person's family and friends, as they may worry that something is wrong. Should you let a dementia patient sleep? Up to half the people with dementia have difficulty with sleeping. Patients with dementia might be tired during the day, but not be able to sleep well at night.