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Alzheimer’s and Apnea?: How to Avoid Both Related Threats
Posted by Pam McKee at Feb 1st, 2009 in Sleep Disorders
Certainly there are many health risks associated with aging. The biggest threats to brain function being two different but related threats. For many, the chances of sleep apnea increases with age and a more sedentary lifestyle. At the same rate so does the likelihood of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Many studies confirm that if you have untreated sleep apnea then you are more at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. There are preventative measure that you can consider.
Apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that many older adults and overweight people suffer from. Most apnea victims are undiagnosed, thus their apnea is left untreated. Why does it effect brain function? Because the body and brain receives less oxygen while you are asleep.
Dementia or Alzheimer’s and other cognitive problems are not the only health risks related to this sleep disorder. Sleep apnea will increase your chances of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.
How do you treat apnea? The most common and safest therapy is CPAP (continual positive air pressure). CPAP provides a steady stream of pressurized air through a mask worn during sleep. This airflow keeps oxygen levels high and keeps the throat airway open, preventing the pauses in breathing that characterize apnea.
Can treating apnea improve Alzheimer’s? According to a recent study with 52 patients suffering from sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s, performed by Dr. Jana R. Cooke of UC San Diego, the treated group greatly improved their cognitive abilities after only six weeks of CPAP therapy. While the other group received ‘fake’ CPAP therapy and showed no improvements at the end of the clinical trial.
According to new clinical research, when Alzheimers disease patients with OSA were treated with CPAP, an increase in the total amount of sleep at night was what helped improvements in cognition.
Clinical findings are clear: Treating apnea with CPAP therapy increases oxygen levels to the patient’s brain. The improved oxygen levels to the brain can be helpful for a patient dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.
Other problems exist for older adults with sleep disorders:
1. Higher chances of depression
2. Attention and memory problems.
3. Excessive daytime sleepiness.
4. The chance of falling at night increases.
5. Addiction to over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids (many of which, ironically, can make your apnea even worse!)
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First thing you should do is take her to a good geriatric physician and get a thorough exam and memory test. She may just have a urinary tract infection. This can cause confusion and disorientation in elderly people. My mom had that and she ended up in a geriatric psych hospital because she became completely paranoid and delusional.
If it's truly dementia that she has then you should check to see if your state or county has an aging services department. They can give you good information and usually have lists of social workers or counselors who are experts in dealing with dementia. They can give you advice for your dad as well as your mom. Don't try to take this on alone.
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