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Does a person who is in it's final stage of alzheimer's sleep all the time?
Hello L,
Thanks for writing. Yes, typically a person in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease will sleep most of the time. The brain has progressively deteriorated and there are actual "gaps" in the brain and thus, very transmissions of information.
See the Johns Hopkins Medical school website and their study on Sleep Patterns of Alzheimer's individuals for more information.
Best Regards,
Michalene Peticca, MA
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Michalene Peticca
Expertise
I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.
Experience
I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA
Organizations
American Geriatrics Society
Education/Credentials
Masters degree in Geriatrics
Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.
Past/Present Clients
PHI Homes in Pennsylvania
York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging
The Jewish Home of Harrisburg
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