Parkinson’s disease causes various sleep problems, including insomnia (difficulty staying asleep), excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (acting out dreams), sleep apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia). Parkinson’s affects the sleep-wake centers of the brain, and medications like Levodopa can cause vivid dreams. These factors can significantly impact quality of life, including cognitive issues.
Improving sleep hygiene, like maintaining a regular bedtime, keeping your room dark and cool, and avoiding screens an hour before going to sleep—in addition to adjusting PD medications and treating specific disorders like RLS or sleep apnea—can help you stay asleep. But what if you are waking up and not able to fall back asleep?
Watch this video to learn a little trick to fall back asleep:
For other ideas to help you get better sleep, check out my blog article: It’s Night-Time and You Are Wide Awake… Again! Tips to Help You Fall Back to Sleep.
Did you know that we offer a variety of specialty digital courses to address your Parkinson’s symptoms, including stooped posture and stiff hands and feet?
- Rebel Fit Club Posture School
- “From Cramping Feet to Happy Feet!” Course
- PD Exercises to Improve Hand Dexterity & Mobility
And if you’re looking to improve your balance, you can join our Balance Builders Course! It’s a five-week course that you can do in person or virtually. Classes are held once a week, and you’ll also get recorded videos that you can do at home. For more information, email Kimberly.
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