TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Nighttime Activity in Individuals with Dementia: Understanding the Problem and Identifying Solutions
JO  - Journal of gerontological nursing
A1  - Greenblum, Catherine A.
A1  - Rowe, Meredeth A.
SP  - 8
EP  - 11
VL  - 38
IS  - 5
N2  - Sleep disturbances may occur in more than 50% of individuals with dementia, and nighttime activity can lead to unsafe situations and serious consequences for both the person and his or her caregivers. Nighttime awakenings expose individuals with dementia to two major dangers: falls and unattended home exits. This article is a review of the current research on the causes of sleep disturbances and interventions for nighttime activity in individuals with dementia living at home.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0098-9134
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20120410-02
ID  - ref1
ER  -