Sleep – Rapid Eye Movement
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder that causes people to act out their dreams while sleeping. It can occur due to a number of possible reasons, including neurodegenerative diseases or idiopathic causes.
US Cases: 44 million
World Cases: 80 million
Sex Ratio: 5M/W
Age Onset: Age 60
Brain Area: brainstem,pontine tegment
Symptoms: acting out dreams physically
Progression: hard on friendships emotions,school
Therapies: speech and language therapy
Medications: no specific medications
YouTube Video: How to Get More REM Sleep
Amazon or Library book: Effective Management of Sleep Disorders
Support Groups:
MedlinePlus-https://medlineplus.gov>healthtopics