Module 5 Lesson 5. Difficulty sleeping How to deal with sleeping problems in a person with dementia? Difficulty sleeping can be a problem for people with dementia and their families. People with dementia can have difficulty falling asleep, may wake up in the middle of the night, or wake up too early in the morning. Carers may have their sleep disrupted as a result, which can make it harder to provide care. In this lesson, you will practice how to promote good sleep for the person living with dementia. Activity What are the main sleeping problems of the person that you care for? Please select all that apply. Difficulty falling asleepWaking up in the middle of the nightCombination of the aboveNo problems at this pointOtherSave