KY scientists learned what causes sleep loss in Alzheimer’s patients — and how to stop it

University of Kentucky scientists have discovered the cause of sleep loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and how to help restore hours of rest. They originally set out to see how sleep loss worsened over the course of the disease, believing Alzheimer’s patients lost sleep because their neurons were dying or because of amyloid plaques, […]

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 778

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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University of Kentucky scientists have discovered the cause of sleep loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and how to help restore hours of rest.

The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 helpline to support people who live with Alzheimer’s as well as their loved ones, caregivers and others. The number is 800-272-3900.

They originally set out to see how sleep loss worsened over the course of the disease, believing Alzheimer’s patients lost …

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