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Taking care of someone you love with Parkinson’s isn’t just about daytime—it's about every thingle night, too
by Hansi HoeftTaking care of someone you love with Parkinson’s isn’t just about daytime—it's about every single night, too.
If you’re a family member or caregiver, you know how hard those nights can be. The tossing, the discomfort, the struggle to move in bed—little moments that add up, quietly wearing on both body and spirit. And when sleep is broken or hard to find, the next day can feel even heavier. It’s a reality many families face; sleep problems are common in Parkinson’s and can stem from tremor, trouble turning over, frequent waking, or other symptoms.
Poor Sleep Seems to Worsen Parkinson’s Symptoms
by Darlene HawthorneSleep problems, including insomnia, nightmares and restless sleep, are common nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s that can influence life quality significantly. It has been reported that sleep disturbances sometimes occur years before a Parkinson’s diagnosis, when the hallmark motor symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease emerge.