Course curriculum

  1. 01

    • Welcome to the Role of Sleep Part One

    • Care Partner Journal

    • Meet Our Expert

    • Questions to Answer in the Role of Sleep Part One

    • Meet Our Care Partners
  2. 02

    • What is the potential impact of common sleep challenges on the Care Partner?

    • Sleep Disruption

    • Take Home Tip

    • Sleep: A Mind Guide to Parkinson's

    • Pause and Reflect
  3. 03

    • What is Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder?

    • Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

    • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

    • Care to Talk. REM Sleep Disorder

    • Pause and Reflect
  4. 04

    • How can Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder be managed in a way that is safe for the Care Partner and their loved one with PD?

    • Managing RBD

    • Managing RBD

    • Pause and Reflect
  5. 05

    • What is Sleep Hygiene?

    • Sleep Hygiene

    • Sleep Hygiene Tip Sheet

    • Pause and Reflect
  6. 06

    • How important is the timing of sleep for people with PD compared to the general public?

    • Sleep Timing

    • Circadian Rhythms

    • Pause and Reflect
  7. 07

    • What should people with PD who are experiencing sleeplessness do to promote getting back to sleep?

    • Sleeplessness

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  8. 08

    • When should separate beds or even separate rooms be considered?

    • Sleeping Separately

    • Care to Talk. Sleeping Separately

    • Pause and Reflect
  9. 09

    • How do you weight the importance of the care partner’s sleep and the needs of the person living with PD during the night?

    • The Importance of Sleep

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  10. 10

    • The Role of Sleep Part Two

    • Questions to Answer in the Role of Sleep Part Two
  11. 11

    • What is the difference between tiredness and fatigue?

    • Fatigue vs. Tiredness

    • Care to Talk. Fatigue vs. Tiredness

    • Pause and Reflect
  12. 12

    • Are there specific professionals that you can call to help improve sleep?

    • Sleep Professionals

    • Sleep Professionals

    • Pause and Reflect
  13. 13

    • In rural area where these professionals may not be available, do you have recommendations for best practice of seeking help for sleep problems?

    • Accessing Sleep Professionals

    • Take Home Tip

    • Additional Resources

    • Pause and Reflect
  14. 14

    • Are there medications that are prescribed for sleep in PD that should be considered?

    • Medications for Sleep

    • Care to Talk. Medications for Sleep

    • Pause and Reflect
  15. 15

    • Are there specific side effects of sleep medications that should be considered?

    • Sleep Medication Side Effects

    • Sleep Medication Side Effects

    • Medications for Non-Motor Symptoms

    • Pause and Reflect
  16. 16

    • What about over the counter medications/supplements that are frequently used for sleep – should they be avoided?

    • Sleep Supplements

    • Sleep Supplements

    • Over the Counter & Complementary Therapies

    • Pause and Reflect
  17. 17

    • What about the use of CBD oil or Marijuana to promote sleep?

    • Marijuana and CBD for Sleep

    • Take Home Tip

    • Weeding Through the Haze

    • Pause and Reflect
  18. 18

    • Final Words of Wisdom

    • Final Words of Wisdom

    • PD Conversations

    • Course Evaluation: The Role of Sleep