Sleep disturbances in dementia and Parkinson’s disease are both a symptom and a contributing factor to disease progression, as neurodegenerative changes disrupt circadian rhythms, melatonin production, and motor control, while poor sleep accelerates cognitive decline, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress.
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The Relationship Between Dementia, Parkinson’s, and Sleep

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