Sleep disturbances are often associated with behavioral and psychological symptoms
of dementia, which commonly occur in people experiencing all forms of dementia. Changes
in multiple brain structures disrupt the sleep-wake cycle, affecting the individual’s
ability to initiate and maintain sleep.
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Published online: April 03, 2021
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