March 14, 2025
Today is World Sleep Day, and few things are as essential to living well with Parkinson’s than the rest and recovery attained through sleep. Join us as we celebrate this important day and highlight some of the strategies YOU can employ to improve your sleep and overall health.
Check out these resources for learning about the importance of sleep and PD
- How to Get the Best Night’s with Sleep – Dr. Michelle Dagostine, Movement Disorders Specialist at Hartford HealthCare, discusses sleep science and sleep issues commonly associated with PD.
- Top Foods for a Better Night’s Sleep – What you eat can help you get a better night’s sleep.
- Managing Brain Fog and Insomnia – Research suggests that approximately two-thirds of people with PD experience daytime sleepiness brought on in part by poor sleep quality.
- Meditation Resources – Daily meditation can have numerous benefits for our physical and mental health, including falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer.
- How Mindfulness Helps Parkinson’s – Mindfulness meditation boosts feelings of control and resilience, reduces anxiety and depression, and improves sleep.
Join the conversation to share your sleep tips and experiences
- Brian Grant Foundation Parkinson’s Community Facebook Group
