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Sleep & caregiver well being

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Sleep Expert Reveals How You Can Optimize Your Brain with These Simple Hacks—Matthew Walker

More than 50 million Americans suffer with some form of sleep deprivation, and the chances are you may be one. According to World Sleep Day, “Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population.

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Seeking that Elusive Good Night Sleep

Caregivers often find themselves exhausted at the end of the day, but many are still not able to sleep.

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Sleep Loss Puts Family Caregivers at Risk for Health Problems of Their Own

It is no wonder that most caregivers lack sleep. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says 37 percent of all caregivers report insufficient sleep. But caregiver sleep loss goes beyond missing a few hours to binge-watch a favorite show. It is a constant decline in sleep quantity and quality.

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Caregiver Training: Sleep Disturbances | UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver.

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It’s Never too Late to Sleep Train: The Low-Stress Way to High-Quality Sleep for Babies, Kids, and Parents

From a leading pediatric sleep physician comes a revolutionary program that will have everyone in the house sleeping through the night. When Dr.

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6 Reasons Caregivers Need More Sleep

Caregiver respite can be hard to work out, but it should be a priority in any elder care plan. Take the following reminders to heart when making care decisions, especially those that affect your ability to sleep through the night.

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How to Avoid Caregiver Sleep Deprivation with Roz Jones

Is lack of sleep making your caregiving duties more difficult? Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a big challenge.

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4 Tips for Better Sleep While Caregiving

Adequate sleep — generally seven to eight hours per night — has restorative powers. Too little sleep has been associated with increased appetite, higher rates of depression and anxiety, more frequent traffic accidents, memory problems and more.

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Cancer Caregivers: Their Worries and Sleep Problems

A loved one’s cancer diagnosis is life-changing, for them and for you. Even when you’re willing and able to become the primary caregiver, the reality is that the demands of caregiving can have a profound effect on your health. One of those effects is a change to your sleep.

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Caring for the Caregiver: Fight Caregiver Stress and Prevent Burnout

Brent T. Mausbach, PhD, examines the role of the caregiver for dementia patients. Learn about the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of caregiving and what can be done to mitigate their impact. Recorded on 6/24/2015. Series: “Stein Institute for Research on Aging” [8/2015]

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