PARKINSONS & PARKINSONISM-SLEEP DISORDER MGM

SUMMARY

NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT FOR INSOMNIA

1. Limiting daytime naps to 30 minutes

2. Avoiding stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime

3. Exercising to promote good quality sleep

4. Alter the sleeping environment: ambient lighting, suitable temperature

5. Steering clear of food that can be disruptive right before sleep

6. Ensuring adequate exposure to natural light

7. Warm bath prior to bedtime

8. Maintaining sleep diary

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