Insomnia in dementia

People with dementia often have marked sleep fragmentation—they may doze during the day and experience sundowning (agitation and wandering) in the early evening or at night. Sleep problems can be behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia—see here for assessment advice. Avoid using drugs to treat insomnia in people with dementia—there is insufficient evidence to support their use. See also Insomnia in older people.