Journal of Biochemistry Research

Alzheimer's Disease And Sleep

 Sleep disorders are frequent in Alzheimer's disease (AD), with a significant impact on patients and caregivers and a major risk factor for early institutionalization. Experimental and epidemiological evidence for an in depth reciprocal interaction between cognitive decline and sleep alterations is growing. . Association of melatonin and bright light treatment seems to be promising also . The presence of sleep complaints, especially excessive somnolence in demented patients, should draw attention to possible associated sleep pathologies like apnea syndrome or restless legs syndrome syndrome.A Alzheimer's disease is that the commonest explanation for dementia — endless decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts an individual's ability to function independently Memory loss and confusion are the most symptoms.No cure exists, but medication and management strategies may temporarily improve symptoms.To receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, the person must have experienced a decline in cognitive or behavioral function and performance compared with how they were previously. This decline must interfere with their ability to function at work or in usual activities.Early-onset familial Alzheimer’s disease can affect typically between the ages of 30 and 60 years. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. People can have more than one type of dementia.A gene known as the APOE-e4 is associated with higher chances of people over the age of 55 years developing Alzheimer’s.  

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