Study expands the science on the link between sleep and dementia

Sleepiness during the day may be tied to pre-dementia syndrome

Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new study.

Study expands the science on the link between sleep and dementia

Feeling sleepy and less enthusiastic during the day may indicate a higher risk of developing a syndrome that often leads to dementia, a new study has found.

How Daytime Drowsiness Could Signal Early Cognitive Decline

Older people experiencing sleepiness and reduced enthusiasm for activities may face an increased risk of a syndrome related to dementia. This study showed a strong association between sleep problems and the development of motoric cognitive risk syndrome, which could lead to future cognitive issues. Screening for sleep problems may offer a path to preventive care. [...]

Sleepiness in the elderly: "Bell" for dementia - News Bulletin 247

What is Motor Cognitive Risk Syndrome and how is it linked to sleep problems in age 3 Older people who are sleepy during the day, or lack enthusiasm for participating in activities due to sleep problems, may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementiaaccording to a study published in the online issue of the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal Neurology. The study involved 445 people with an average age of 76 who di…

Find yourself canceling mid-week plans more? Here’s why it could be early sign of DEMENTIA

If you’re increasingly skipping social plans because you’re tired, it could be a sign you’re at risk of dementia. A study suggests older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to fatigue are more likely to develop a syndrome linked to Alzheimer’s. The condition is called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), and the authors suggest that there could be a link between it and sleep problems.  People with the syn…