The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease

In this episode of Talking Sleep, Dr. Brendan Lucey explores the complex relationship between sleep and dementia. While sleep clinics often see patients with dementia only after they present with sleep issues like insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea, the bidirectional link between sleep and dementia suggests opportunities for earlier intervention.

Dr. Lucey discusses the potential for identifying high-risk individuals, the role of polysomnography in early detection, and how sleep clinicians can impact the course of dementia. He also addresses special considerations for managing patients with both dementia and comorbid sleep disorders.

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