Behavioral Sleep Intervention in Adult Family Homes
Dementia

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dementia focused on measuring Dementia, Sleep disturbance, Behavioral strategies, Alzheimer's Disease, Adult Family Homes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Probable or possible AD diagnosis
- Two or more sleep problems on the Sleep Disorders inventory
- Sleep problems occurring three or more times per week
- Living in an Adult Family Home with owner/operator and staff willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previously diagnosed primary sleep disorder, e.g. sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome
Sites / Locations
- University of Washington
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
1
2
Sleep Education Program: The Sleep Education Program (SEP) is conducted by a licensed MS- or PhD-level mental health professional experienced in working with persons with dementia and their caregivers. The therapist meets with the AFH owner/operator and staff for four weekly sessions at the AFH. The SEP content includes information about the causes of sleep problems in dementia, and provides staff with assistance in developing customized resident behavioral sleep plans focused on environmental (light and noise), dietary (eliminating caffeine and excessive nighttime fluids), and sleep scheduling (reducing afternoon/ evening napping; consistent, appropriate bed and rising times) factors that are commonly associated with resident nighttime awakenings. A written manual is used.
Routine medical care