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Sleepiness, sleep time, and depression of caregivers are linked with sleep and behaviors of their paired partners with dementia

Published Date: 17.10.2024

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone with dementia

Dementia Carer burden Carer wellbeing International publication USA Quantitative data

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone with dementia

View Publication Dementia Carer burden Carer wellbeing International publication USA Quantitative data

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
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Sleepiness, sleep time, and depression of caregivers are linked with sleep and behaviors of their paired partners with dementia

Published Date: 17.10.2024

  • Author/ Authors

    Carol A Manning, Anna Youngkin, Mark Quigg

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Manning, C. A., Youngkin, A., & Quigg, M. (2025). Sleepiness, sleep time, and depression of caregivers are linked with sleep and behaviors of their paired partners with dementia. Journal of Alzheimer S Disease Reports, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/25424823241300981

Long Summary

This study examined sleep patterns in people with dementia and their carers. While daily activity levels were similar, sleep studies showed that carers had shorter total sleep time, lower sleep efficiency, and longer sleep onset compared to people with dementia. Carer sleep difficulties were not linked to dementia severity but were associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with dementia and higher carer burden. The findings suggest that sleep problems in carers are influenced more by behavioural challenges and burden than by the degree of cognitive decline.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Caring for someone with dementia can affect sleep, leading to shorter rest, difficulty falling asleep, and lower sleep quality.
  • Sleep challenges in carers are linked to the behavioural symptoms of the person with dementia and the demands of caregiving.
  • Strategies to manage stress and support restful sleep are important for carers’ health and wellbeing.

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Carers of people with dementia experience significant sleep disruption, which can impact their health and carers capacity.
  • Policies and programs should provide support for managing carer burden and the behavioural challenges of dementia.
  • Integrating sleep health and wellbeing support into dementia care services can improve outcomes for both carers and people with dementia.

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