Acknowledgement
We would also like to acknowledge the use of information from the Parkinson’s Disease Society fact sheet Sleep and Night-time Problems in Parkinson’s
Our thanks also to Professor K Ray Chaudhuri1and Dr Sharon Muzerengi2for their help in reviewing this article.
Whilst some aspects of sleep problems will need to be dealt with by your doctor (such as changes to medication), there are a number of ways you can help yourself:
The world record for the longest period without any sleep is 11 days. This was set in 1965 by a 17-year-old San Diego student, Randy
A specialist nurse who advises on continence problems to help with controlling the bowel, bladder movements and timing.
Waking at night with the urge to urinate.
Health profession that treats people of all ages who have physical problems that occur as a result of injury, illness or ageing. Methods they use include exercise, heat treatments, manipulation and hydrotherapy.
See section on Physiotherapy.
Health profession that helps people of all ages who are disabled, ill or aged to remain independent and lead fulfilling lives at home, in work and through leisure pursuits. The methods they use include specific activities and equipment.
See section on Occupational Therapy.
The ability to control the timing and process of urination and defecation (bowel movements).
A substance that increases the amount of urine passed.
