Sleep disturbances in spousal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

E-ISSN: 1741-203x|20|1|149-161

ISSN: 1041-6102

Source: International Psychogeriatrics, Vol.20, Iss.1, 2008-02, pp. : 149-161

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Abstract

Background: Although sleep problems are commonly reported among dementia caregivers, the nature and frequency of caregiver sleep disruptions, and their relationship to health status, has received little empirical attention to date.