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Sleep, ADHD and Dementia. Is there a connection?

If you SNORE do not IGNORE this WARNING. This Live stream explores links between ADHD, sleep apnea, sleep issues, and dementia. • Why This Topic Matters: Many people with ADHD experience sleep issues. Sleep disorders, including apnea, are linked to long-term cognitive health risks. OUTLINE of discussion follows: Topic 1 Common Sleep Issues in ADHD include: • Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) • Insomnia & restless sleep • Increased nighttime alertness/hyperactivity • Why Does ADHD Cause Sleep Problems? • Dopamine & melatonin regulation issues • Executive function difficulties affecting sleep hygiene • Co-occurring anxiety and hyperactivity Topic 2 ADHD & Sleep Apnea—A Hidden Connection? • What is Sleep Apnea? • Brief explanation of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) • Symptoms: Snoring, gasping, daytime fatigue, memory issues • Higher Rates of Sleep Apnea in ADHD • Studies show ADHD is linked to higher rates of OSA (Youssef et al., 2011) • Untreated OSA can mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms Topic 3 Sleep Apnea & Dementia—Is There a Risk? • How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain • Oxygen deprivation & brain damage over time (Beebe & Gozal, 2002) • Increased beta-amyloid buildup (a hallmark of Alzheimer’s) (Osorio et al., 2015) • Research on Sleep Apnea & Dementia Risk • Sleep apnea linked to cognitive decline (Bubu et al., 2017) • CPAP treatment may slow cognitive decline in those at risk • What This Means for People with ADHD • If you have ADHD & sleep apnea, treatment is crucial for long-term brain health Sources: • Beebe, D.W., & Gozal, D. (2002). “Obstructive sleep apnea and the prefrontal cortex: Towards a comprehensive model of cognitive morbidity.” Sleep Medicine Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2869.2... • Bubu, O.M., et al. (2017). “Obstructive sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease risk.” Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2869.2... • Hvolby, A. (2015). “Associations of sleep disturbance with ADHD: Implications for treatment.” Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12402-014-01... • Youssef, N.A., et al. (2011). “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep disorders.” Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054724128...