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Dementia Dreams

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mum2three Fri 01-May-26 15:23:10

I don't want to seem insensitive and I certainly don't wish to upset anyone, but I'm wondering whether people with dementia and Alzeimers have normal dreams.
The mind is separate from the body so, when we're asleep, does it operate normally or does it continue to be under the influence of the body.
During the day, we are in control of our movements but during sleep, the body moves around of its own accord. How many of us wake up to find the covers have been kicked off or even that we have fallen out of bed.
Heavy stuff but intriguing.

MT62 Fri 01-May-26 15:32:12

I think dementia dreams. My dad had really weird dreams. Either off to work, or school at 80 odd. Mum would say ‘you’re older than the head master’ 🤣

keepingquiet Fri 01-May-26 15:49:40

How is the mind separate from the body? I dream more when I've eaten cheese, curry or drunk red wine!