{"id":771281,"date":"2026-09-10T21:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus-10-situations-difficiles-du-quotidien-et-comment-y-repondre-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T21:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:42:05","slug":"my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/","title":{"rendered":"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Article HTML&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Contenu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;HTML import\u00e9&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article {\n  --dyn-bleu:#5e5ed7;\n  --dyn-bleu-fonce:#5268c9;\n  --dyn-vert:#a9e2e4;\n  --dyn-jaune:#ffeca7;\n  --dyn-rose:#e73469;\n  --dyn-encre:#1d1d2e;\n  --dyn-gris:#5c5c72;\n  --dyn-fond:#f6f6fd;\n  --dyn-ombre:0 6px 24px rgba(29,29,46,.08);\n  --dyn-ombre-forte:0 12px 34px rgba(94,94,215,.22);\n  --dyn-radius:18px;\n  font-family:\"Inter\",\"Segoe UI\",system-ui,-apple-system,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif;\n  color:var(--dyn-encre);\n  line-height:1.68;\n  font-size:clamp(16px,1.05vw + 13px,18px);\n  max-width:860px;\n  margin:0 auto;\n  padding:0 4px;\n  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article * {box-sizing:border-box;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h1, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h2, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h3, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h4 {\n  color:var(--dyn-encre);line-height:1.22;margin:0 0 .5em;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h1 {font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3.4vw,2.35rem);margin-top:.4em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h2 {font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.75rem);margin-top:2.1em;padding-top:.2em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h3 {font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.7vw,1.28rem);margin-top:1.5em;font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article p {margin:0 0 1.05em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article a {color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article a:hover {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article a:focus-visible {outline:3px solid var(--dyn-bleu);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article ul, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article ol {margin:0 0 1.05em;padding-left:1.25em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article li {margin-bottom:.45em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article strong {font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article img {max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead {\n  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);\n  padding:30px 24px 28px;margin:0 0 1.5em;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead {padding:44px 44px 40px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead::after {\n  content:\"\";position:absolute;right:-80px;top:-80px;width:250px;height:250px;border-radius:50%;\n  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);pointer-events:none;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead > * {position:relative;z-index:1;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu {background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dyn-bleu) 0%,var(--dyn-bleu-fonce) 100%);color:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu h1 {color:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__cat {color:var(--dyn-jaune);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__lead {color:rgba(255,255,255,.93);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__meta {color:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__meta li {background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau {background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dyn-vert) 0%,#cfeff1 100%);color:var(--dyn-encre);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau .dyn-pagehead__cat {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau .dyn-pagehead__lead {color:#3b4a5c;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau .dyn-pagehead__meta li {background:rgba(255,255,255,.62);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune {background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dyn-jaune) 0%,#fff7d6 100%);color:var(--dyn-encre);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune .dyn-pagehead__cat {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune .dyn-pagehead__lead {color:#5a5240;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune .dyn-pagehead__meta li {background:rgba(255,255,255,.68);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__cat {\n  display:inline-block;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;\n  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.9em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead h1 {margin:0 0 .5em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__lead {font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.16rem);margin:0 0 1.3em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__meta {\n  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\n  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__meta li {border-radius:999px;padding:5px 13px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero {\n  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffffff 0%,var(--dyn-fond) 100%);\n  border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);\n  box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  overflow:hidden;\n  margin:0 0 2.2em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__grid {display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__grid {grid-template-columns:42% minmax(0,1fr);}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__media {position:relative;background:var(--dyn-vert);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__media img {width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:16\/9;}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__media img {aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:100%;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__eyebrow {\n  display:inline-block;background:var(--dyn-rose);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;\n  letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:.7em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__body {padding:22px 22px 24px;}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__body {padding:28px 30px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__title {font-size:clamp(1.12rem,2vw,1.42rem);font-weight:800;margin:0 0 .55em;line-height:1.25;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__title a {color:var(--dyn-encre);text-decoration:none;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__title a:hover {color:var(--dyn-bleu);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__pitch {font-size:.97rem;color:var(--dyn-gris);margin:0 0 1em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-badges {display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:0 0 1.1em;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-badges li {\n  background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;font-size:.79rem;font-weight:600;\n  color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(29,29,46,.07);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__actions {display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn {\n  display:inline-block;background:var(--dyn-bleu);color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none !important;\n  font-weight:700;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre-forte);\n  transition:transform .15s ease,background .15s ease;text-align:center;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn:hover {background:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn--ghost {\n  background:#fff;color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce) !important;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(29,29,46,.09);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn--ghost:hover {background:var(--dyn-jaune);color:var(--dyn-encre) !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__price {font-weight:800;color:var(--dyn-rose);font-size:1.02rem;margin-left:2px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel {background:var(--dom-fond);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel {display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:start;padding:22px;}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel {gap:24px;padding:30px 32px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel__icone {\n  flex:0 0 auto;width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:22px;background:#fff;\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:34px;line-height:1;\n  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(29,29,46,.10);\n}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel__icone {width:88px;height:88px;font-size:40px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel__domaine {\n  display:inline-block;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px;\n  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--dom-texte);margin-bottom:.6em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-hero__eyebrow {background:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-btn {background:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-btn:hover {filter:brightness(.92);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-btn--ghost {background:#fff;color:var(--dom-texte) !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-badges li {color:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-hero__price {color:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--memoire {--dom-fond:#e9e9fb;--dom-texte:#5268c9;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--attention {--dom-fond:#dcf2f4;--dom-texte:#1b7f86;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--logique {--dom-fond:#ece9fb;--dom-texte:#5e5ed7;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--langage {--dom-fond:#ffe8d9;--dom-texte:#b35a2a;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--emotions {--dom-fond:#fdeaf1;--dom-texte:#c0295a;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--apprentissage {--dom-fond:#fff3cd;--dom-texte:#8a6a13;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--autonomie {--dom-fond:#e4f2ea;--dom-texte:#25795c;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr {\n  background:var(--dyn-vert);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:22px 24px;margin:0 0 2em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr h2 {margin:0 0 .5em;font-size:1.1rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr p {margin-bottom:.8em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr ul {margin-bottom:0;padding-left:1.1em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc {background:var(--dyn-fond);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 2.2em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc p {font-weight:800;margin:0 0 .6em;font-size:.9rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc ol {margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc li {margin-bottom:.3em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cards {display:grid;gap:14px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));margin:1.4em 0 1.8em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card {\n  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:20px 20px 18px;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card h3 {margin:0 0 .45em;font-size:1.03rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card p {margin:0;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--dyn-gris);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card__icon {font-size:1.5rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.35em;line-height:1;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module {\n  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  padding:20px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module__head {display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:.7em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module__num {\n  flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--dyn-bleu);color:#fff;\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module__title {margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module ul {margin:0;padding-left:1.15em;font-size:.95rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module li::marker {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tablewrap {overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.3em 0 1.9em;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);background:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article table {width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:460px;font-size:.94rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article thead th {\n  background:var(--dyn-bleu);color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:13px 16px;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article tbody td {padding:12px 16px;vertical-align:top;border-top:1px solid #ececf7;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article tbody tr:nth-child(even) td {background:#fbfbff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article th:first-child {border-top-left-radius:var(--dyn-radius);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article th:last-child {border-top-right-radius:var(--dyn-radius);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-oui {color:#1a8f6b;font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-non {color:var(--dyn-rose);font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte {border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note {background:var(--dyn-jaune);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte {background:#fdeef3;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note p:last-child, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte p:last-child {margin-bottom:0;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note strong, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte strong {display:block;margin-bottom:.3em;font-size:1rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta {\n  background:var(--dyn-bleu);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:26px 24px;margin:2.2em 0;\n  color:#fff;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre-forte);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta h3 {color:#fff;margin:0 0 .4em;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.35rem);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta p {color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);margin:0 0 1.1em;font-size:.97rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta .dyn-btn {background:#fff;color:var(--dyn-bleu) !important;box-shadow:none;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta .dyn-btn:hover {background:var(--dyn-jaune);color:var(--dyn-encre) !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-steps {list-style:none;counter-reset:dyn;padding:0;margin:1.4em 0 1.8em;display:grid;gap:12px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-steps li {\n  counter-increment:dyn;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  padding:16px 20px 16px 62px;position:relative;font-size:.96rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-steps li::before {\n  content:counter(dyn);position:absolute;left:18px;top:15px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:10px;\n  background:var(--dyn-jaune);color:var(--dyn-encre);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n  font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-faq {background:var(--dyn-fond);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:6px 24px 20px;margin:1.4em 0 0;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-faq h3 {font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:1.4em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-faq p {font-size:.96rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie {display:grid;gap:12px;margin:1.4em 0 1.8em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie a {\n  display:block;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  padding:15px 20px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--dyn-encre);font-weight:600;font-size:.96rem;\n  transition:transform .15s ease;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie a:hover {transform:translateX(4px);color:var(--dyn-bleu);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie span {display:block;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--dyn-rose);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:2px;}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article * {transition:none !important;}\n}<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Mon proche ne dort plus : 10 situations difficiles du quotidien et comment y r\u00e9pondre\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"fr\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"DYNSEO\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"DYNSEO\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/\"\n      },\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus.png\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Est-il normal qu'une personne \u00e2g\u00e9e dorme moins qu'avant ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"En partie, oui. Le sommeil \u00e9volue avec l'\u00e2ge : il devient plus l\u00e9ger, plus fragment\u00e9, avec des endormissements et des r\u00e9veils plus pr\u00e9coces et moins de sommeil profond. L'Institut national du sommeil et de la vigilance et l'Inserm d\u00e9crivent bien cette transformation naturelle. Ce qui n'est pas normal, en revanche, c'est une fatigue diurne importante, une insomnie qui appara\u00eet brutalement, une somnolence permanente ou une souffrance li\u00e9e au sommeil. Le bon rep\u00e8re n'est pas le nombre d'heures, mais la fa\u00e7on dont la personne se sent le jour. En cas de doute, d\u00e9crivez pr\u00e9cis\u00e9ment les nuits au m\u00e9decin.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Mon proche ne dort plus, que faire en tout premier ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Commencez par observer et noter, pendant une \u00e0 deux semaines, sans rien changer d'important : heures de coucher et de lever, r\u00e9veils nocturnes, siestes, boissons du soir, humeur du lendemain. Ce relev\u00e9 simple vaut de l'or en consultation. En parall\u00e8le, agissez sur trois leviers sans risque : horaires r\u00e9guliers, lumi\u00e8re du jour le matin, journ\u00e9e active avec siestes courtes. Si le trouble persiste, s'accompagne de confusion, de douleurs, de somnolence marqu\u00e9e ou est apparu brutalement, prenez rendez-vous avec le m\u00e9decin : lui seul peut en rechercher la cause.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Peut-on donner de la m\u00e9latonine ou une tisane pour l'aider \u00e0 dormir ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Aucun compl\u00e9ment, plante ou m\u00e9dicament, m\u00eame en vente libre, ne devrait \u00eatre introduit chez une personne \u00e2g\u00e9e sans avis m\u00e9dical. Les interactions avec d'autres traitements et les effets ind\u00e9sirables sont r\u00e9els \u00e0 cet \u00e2ge. Une tisane sans principe actif dans le cadre d'un rituel du soir peut faire partie de l'ambiance apaisante, mais ne remplace pas la recherche d'une cause. Pour tout produit pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 comme \u00ab naturel \u00bb ou \u00ab pour dormir \u00bb, posez la question au m\u00e9decin ou au pharmacien avant de le proposer : c'est le r\u00e9flexe le plus s\u00fbr.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Faut-il r\u00e9veiller mon proche s'il dort le jour ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Une sieste courte en d\u00e9but d'apr\u00e8s-midi peut \u00eatre b\u00e9n\u00e9fique et n'a pas besoin d'\u00eatre supprim\u00e9e. Le probl\u00e8me vient des siestes longues ou tardives, qui vident la \u00ab pression de sommeil \u00bb n\u00e9cessaire \u00e0 la nuit. Plut\u00f4t que de r\u00e9veiller brutalement, mieux vaut proposer une activit\u00e9, une sortie, un moment de lumi\u00e8re qui limitera naturellement l'assoupissement prolong\u00e9. Si la personne dort la majeure partie de la journ\u00e9e, ce n'est pas anodin : une somnolence excessive peut signaler un probl\u00e8me de sant\u00e9 ou un effet de traitement, \u00e0 \u00e9voquer avec le m\u00e9decin sans tarder.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Quels signes doivent conduire \u00e0 consulter rapidement ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Consultez sans attendre en cas d'apparition brutale d'une insomnie ou d'une confusion, de somnolence importante et inhabituelle en journ\u00e9e, de ronflements avec pauses respiratoires observ\u00e9es la nuit, de chutes nocturnes, de douleurs qui r\u00e9veillent, ou de propos exprimant un profond d\u00e9couragement ou l'envie de ne plus vivre. Un changement rapide du sommeil peut accompagner de nombreuses situations m\u00e9dicales. En cas de signe d'alerte vital \u2014 douleur thoracique, difficult\u00e9 \u00e0 respirer, malaise \u2014, contactez imm\u00e9diatement les services d'urgence de votre pays.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"dbi-art-d43291\"><!--\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\nDYNSEO \u2014 GABARIT ARTICLE SEO\/GEO  \u00b7  v1.0\nNe pas modifier les noms de classes : le script generer-articles.py\net tous les articles d\u00e9j\u00e0 publi\u00e9s en d\u00e9pendent.\n\nLe script generer-articles.py injecte, dans l'ordre : le header color\u00e9,\nl'encadr\u00e9 formation ou outil, le corps r\u00e9dig\u00e9, puis les donn\u00e9es structur\u00e9es.\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"dyn-article\">\n<header class=\"dyn-pagehead dyn-pagehead--eau\">\n  <span class=\"dyn-pagehead__cat\">Families &amp; caregivers \u00b7 Sleep<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>My loved one can&#8217;t sleep anymore: 10 difficult everyday situations and how to respond<\/h1>\n<pee class=\"dyn-pagehead__lead\">It&#8217;s 3&nbsp;am, the hallway light turns on, and you hear footsteps again. For the past few weeks, your father \u2014 or your mother, your partner \u2014 hasn&#8217;t been sleeping like before. You wonder, without daring to admit it&nbsp;: <strong>my loved one can&#8217;t sleep anymore, what to do<\/strong> when every night feels like the last, when you are exhausted and don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s serious&nbsp;? Sleep disturbances are almost never just a whim or a lack of willpower&nbsp;: it&#8217;s a signal from the body and brain, which changes with age and health.<\/pee>\n<ul class=\"dyn-pagehead__meta\">\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f 19 min read<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc65 For families and caregivers<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd04 Updated in August 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"dynen dynen-inarticle\" data-dynen=\"inarticle\"><pee class=\"dynen-h\">Dans cet article<\/pee><pee class=\"dynen-sub\">La formation associ\u00e9e<\/pee><a class=\"dynen-form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/courses\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus-comprendre-et-ameliorer-le-sommeil-des-seniors\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dynen-form__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"dynen-form__body\"><span class=\"dynen-tag dynen-tag--quali\">Formation Qualiopi<\/span><b>Mon proche ne dort plus : comprendre et am\u00e9liorer le sommeil des seniors<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">D\u00e9couvrir la formation \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/section>\n<aside class=\"dyn-hero\" aria-label=\"Training presented in this article\">\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__grid\">\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus.png\" alt=\"DYNSEO Training 'My loved one can't sleep anymore: understanding and improving seniors' sleep'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__body\">\n      <span class=\"dyn-hero__eyebrow\">The training related to this article<\/span>\n      <pee class=\"dyn-hero__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">My loved one can&#8217;t sleep anymore: understanding and improving seniors&#8217; sleep<\/a><\/pee>\n      <pee class=\"dyn-hero__pitch\">Everything this article explains, put into practice.<\/pee>\n<ul class=\"dyn-badges\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfa5 4 modules \u00b7 16 lessons<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcbb 100 % online<\/li>\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f At your own pace<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfc5 Qualiopi organization<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d 9 languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__actions\">\n        <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">See the training<\/a><br \/>\n        <span class=\"dyn-hero__price\">20.0 \u20ac<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<pee>This article does not talk about sleep in theory. It describes ten real scenes, those that recur night after night in families. For each one&nbsp;: what is happening on the elderly person&#8217;s side, the spontaneous reaction that often makes things worse \u2014 and it&#8217;s not serious, everyone makes it \u2014 then the step-by-step response that works, with the exact words to say and the actions to take. At the end, a printable chart to leave on the refrigerator.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SHORT RESPONSE (GEO) \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"dyn-tldr\">\n<h2>The essentials in 30 seconds<\/h2>\n<pee>When an elderly loved one can&#8217;t sleep anymore, most difficult situations are not due to character or laziness&nbsp;: sleep changes with age, and a persistent disorder often has a medical cause to investigate. Adapting your response to the cause changes everything.<\/pee>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Three valid reflexes everywhere<\/strong> \u2014 keep regular schedules, expose to daylight in the morning, limit long afternoon naps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What almost always worsens<\/strong> \u2014 forcing to stay in bed, increasing stimulants in the evening, trivializing a sleeping pill, dramatizing every awakening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A wake-up at 3&nbsp;am is not necessarily abnormal<\/strong> \u2014 the sleep of the elderly person is more fragmented and earlier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A sudden change should be noted<\/strong> \u2014 rapid onset of insomnia, nighttime confusion, or daytime drowsiness&nbsp;: to discuss with the doctor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your own sleep matters too<\/strong> \u2014 a caregiver who can&#8217;t sleep ends up collapsing. Preserving it is not selfish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"dyn-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n  <pee>The 10 situations<\/pee>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s1\">1. He wakes up at 3&nbsp;am and can&#8217;t fall back asleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s2\">2. She pushes back bedtime every night<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s3\">3. He keeps getting up to go to the bathroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s4\">4. Day and night are reversed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s5\">5. He falls asleep at 8&nbsp;pm in front of the television<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s6\">6. She asks for a sleeping pill every night<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s7\">7. He wakes up suddenly, anxious<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s8\">8. Agitation increases at the end of the day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s9\">9. He wanders at night and risks falling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s10\">10. She keeps calling you and you can&#8217;t sleep anymore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-recap\">My loved one can&#8217;t sleep anymore, what to do: the summary table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 1 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s1\">1. He wakes up at 3&nbsp;am and can&#8217;t fall back asleep<\/h2>\n<pee><em>3&nbsp;am 10. The room is lit. He is sitting on the edge of the bed, awake, and hears you coming&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;I can&#8217;t do it, I can&#8217;t fall back asleep.&nbsp;\u201d You tell him to lie back down, to try again. He sighs, fidgets, and there you both are awake until dawn.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is happening: with age, sleep becomes lighter, more fragmented, and earlier. Deep sleep, the kind that repairs, naturally decreases \u2014 the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV) and Inserm describe this evolution well. Waking up in the middle of the night is therefore not necessarily a disorder: it becomes one when it is accompanied by anxiety, a struggle to fall back asleep, and fatigue that weighs on the next day.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Do not force a return to bed.<\/strong> Lying down to ruminate associates the bed with failure. Instead, suggest: \u201cCome, let\u2019s sit for a moment, I\u2019ll make you a herbal tea.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the light dim.<\/strong> Avoid ceiling lights and screens, which wake up the internal clock. A small lamp is enough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A calm and boring activity.<\/strong> Listening to the radio quietly, flipping through a book: you go back to bed as soon as your eyelids become heavy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note the wake-up times<\/strong> for a week. This simple record is valuable for the doctor, who will distinguish normal sleep from a real disorder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> turning on all the lights, insisting that he \u201csleep anyway,\u201d or blaming him for waking you up. Pressure makes falling back asleep even more unlikely.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce this from happening:<\/strong> aim for a fixed wake-up time, even after a bad night, and exposure to morning light. A stable wake-up schedule is the best regulator for falling asleep in the evening. Avoid compensating for a broken night with a lie-in or a long nap: this only shifts the problem to the next night.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 2 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s2\">2. She pushes back bedtime every night<\/h2>\n<pee><em>10:30 PM. She is still in the living room. \u201cI\u2019m not sleepy, I\u2019m not going to lie in bed doing nothing.\u201d You, you are exhausted. You end up saying, a bit curtly: \u201cIt\u2019s late, you need to go to bed now.\u201d<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is happening: the need for sleep does not disappear with age, but the desire to go to bed can be clouded by boredom, evening solitude, fear of the dark, or fear of not falling back asleep. Going to bed too early, without real drowsiness, creates hours of anxious waiting that fuel insomnia. The body has its own signal: it\u2019s better to follow that than the clock in the living room.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Identify the real signals of drowsiness.<\/strong> Yawning, itchy eyes, nodding head: that\u2019s the time to go to bed, not before.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create an evening ritual, always the same.<\/strong> The same warm drink, the same song or the same short show, then the bedroom. Repetition reassures and prepares the brain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suggest, do not command.<\/strong> \u201cDo you want to go upstairs? I\u2019ll come with you\u201d sounds better than \u201cyou need to go to bed.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the evening occupied without excitement.<\/strong> A gentle shared activity is better than a long evening alone in front of the screen, which delays sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> imposing a rigid bedtime without considering her actual fatigue, or turning bedtime into a daily tug-of-war. Each evening conflict makes the next one more difficult.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce this from happening:<\/strong> reserve the bedroom for sleep. If the person spends their days reading, watching TV, or being bored there, the bed loses its function as a sleep signal. A somewhat filled but calm evening, and a bedroom associated with rest help the body regain its natural rhythm, without imposing an arbitrary time.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 3 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s3\">3. He gets up constantly to go to the bathroom<\/h2>\n<pee><em>At night, you count the trips back and forth: three, four, sometimes more. Each time, he turns on the light, crosses the hallway, takes ten minutes to fall back asleep. In the morning, he is exhausted, and so are you. \u201cIt&#8217;s not my fault,\u201d he says, embarrassed.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is at stake: the need to urinate at night \u2014 nocturia \u2014 is a very common cause of broken nights after a certain age. It can have many origins (drinking habits in the evening, certain treatments, urinary disorders, other medical causes). So it is neither a fatality nor a simple inconvenience: it is a symptom that deserves to be explored by a doctor, as its cause is often treatable.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Secure the path to the bathroom.<\/strong> A motion-sensor night light, a clear path, non-slip slippers: we limit the risk of nighttime falls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Observe and note.<\/strong> Number of get-ups, times, amount of drinks in the evening. This notebook helps the doctor understand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk about it in consultation without delay.<\/strong> Do not assume that \u201cit&#8217;s age.\u201d The doctor will look for a cause and propose an appropriate course of action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitate falling back asleep.<\/strong> Return to bed calmly, minimal light, no screens: we do not restart wakefulness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> removing all drinks during the day \u201cso he goes to the bathroom less\u201d \u2014 the risk of dehydration in elderly people is real. Any adjustment of drinks or treatments should be decided with the doctor.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce its occurrence:<\/strong> the key is to identify the cause with a professional, as treated nocturia can sometimes mean whole nights regained. While waiting for the consultation, especially ensure the safety of the nighttime path and a reassuring environment, so that each get-up remains safe and falling back asleep is as quick as possible.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 4 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s4\">4. Day and night are reversed<\/h2>\n<pee><em>He dozes for a good part of the afternoon in his armchair, then he is perfectly awake at midnight, ready to chat or \u201ctidy up.\u201d You feel like you are living out of sync, and your own days are collapsing.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is at stake: the internal clock, which synchronizes wakefulness and sleep, becomes more easily disrupted with age, especially in cases of lack of daylight, little activity, and long naps. When a person sleeps during the day, they no longer have enough \u201csleep pressure\u201d at night. The cycle perpetuates itself. The good news: the rhythm can be retrained, slowly, with consistency.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Open the light in the morning.<\/strong> Curtains wide open, stepping out onto the balcony or a short walk: the natural morning light is the most powerful signal to reset the clock.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame the nap.<\/strong> A short nap in the early afternoon can be beneficial; a long late nap disrupts the night. Instead, suggest an activity in the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark the day\/night difference.<\/strong> Lively, bright, active day; calm, dim evening. The contrast helps the brain orient itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reintroduce markers.<\/strong> Meals at fixed times, regular outings, stable rituals: these are anchors for the internal clock.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> letting the person sleep all afternoon \u201csince they are tired,\u201d or stimulating them strongly in the evening. This worsens the inversion we are trying to correct.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce this happening again&nbsp;:<\/strong> consistency is key. Same waking, meal, and bedtime, seven days a week, and a maximum of natural light each morning. The rhythm adjusts over several weeks, not overnight&nbsp;: stay the course without getting discouraged, and seek help from the doctor if the reversal persists.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 5 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s5\">5. He falls asleep at 8&nbsp;PM in front of the television<\/h2>\n<pee><em>Hardly finished with dinner, he dozes off on the couch. At 8&nbsp;PM, he is sound asleep, the TV on. You hesitate to wake him. Result&nbsp;: he goes back to bed &#8220;for good&#8221; at 10&nbsp;PM, then wakes up at 2&nbsp;AM, the night already well underway in his mind.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: with age, the biological clock often advances&nbsp;: one feels sleepy earlier and wakes up earlier. This is called phase advance. Combined with falling asleep at 8&nbsp;PM in front of the television, it explains these very early awakenings. The person hasn\u2019t slept poorly&nbsp;: they have simply shifted their entire night to the early evening.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Gently shift the evening sleep onset.<\/strong> A light activity after dinner \u2014 a digestive walk, a game, a discussion \u2014 delays dozing off without harshness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn off the television when he dozes off<\/strong> and suggest really going to bed instead of leaving him in a half-sleep in the chair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase light in the late afternoon<\/strong> rather than in the morning, if the goal is to delay bedtime a bit \u2014 a point to validate with the doctor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accept a certain early rising.<\/strong> Waking up early is not always a problem to correct if the person feels rested&nbsp;: adjust their schedule rather than fight against their nature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> coffee or tea in the late afternoon to &#8220;keep him awake,&#8221; and long TV evenings that fragment sleep without really delaying bedtime.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce this happening again&nbsp;:<\/strong> reorganize the day so that enjoyable moments \u2014 visits, activities, outings \u2014 take place in the late afternoon rather than in the morning. A reason to stay awake a bit later, chosen and pleasant, shifts the sleep onset much better than a struggle against evening drowsiness.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA MILIEU \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n<h3>Understand your loved one&#8217;s sleep, step by step<\/h3>\n<pee>The DYNSEO training &#8220;My loved one doesn&#8217;t sleep anymore&#8221; deciphers in 16 lessons what changes in the sleep of seniors and gives you concrete answers for each situation&nbsp;: evening rituals, room arrangement, management of nighttime awakenings. 100&nbsp;% online, at your own pace, unlimited access.<\/pee>\n  <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">Discover the training \u2014 \u20ac20<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 6 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s6\">6. She asks for a sleeping pill every night<\/h2>\n<pee><em>\u201cGive me my pill, or I won\u2019t sleep.\u201d Every night, the same request, almost anxious. You hesitate&nbsp;: refusing means a sleepless night&nbsp;; accepting feeds a dependency that worries you.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: sleeping pills can provide short-term relief, but their prolonged use in elderly people exposes them to well-documented side effects \u2014 daytime drowsiness, memory problems, risk of falls. The High Authority of Health (HAS) recommends caution and regular reevaluation of these treatments. The evening request often mixes a real difficulty in sleeping with the anxiety of the coming night.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Never modify the treatment alone.<\/strong> One doesn\u2019t stop a sleeping pill overnight&nbsp;: adjustments are always made with the doctor, gradually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First work on the environment and the ritual.<\/strong> Calm room, regular schedules, daytime activity&nbsp;: these are the foundational levers that reduce the felt need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respond to the anxiety, not just the request.<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019ll stay with you for a while, you\u2019re not alone\u201d sometimes soothes more than a pill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request a reevaluation.<\/strong> Make an appointment to review the prescription&nbsp;: it\u2019s a right and a good practice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> giving a pill \u201c&nbsp;to have peace&nbsp;\u201d, increasing the dose by yourself, or conversely abruptly stopping the treatment. Any decision should be made with a healthcare professional.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce recurrence&nbsp;:<\/strong> the more foundational measures \u2014 regular rhythm, daytime activity, a conducive sleeping environment, managing evening anxiety \u2014 are established, the less the felt need for a pill is strong. Ask the doctor for a re-evaluation plan over time&nbsp;: gradually reducing an unnecessary sleeping pill is part of the care.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 7 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s7\">7. He wakes up startled, anxious<\/h2>\n<pee><em>2&nbsp;a.m. A scream, then you find him sitting, heart racing&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;There was someone\u2026 I don\u2019t remember.&nbsp;\u201d He trembles, disoriented. You don\u2019t know whether to reason with him, reassure him, or call someone.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: anxious night awakenings can stem from a nightmare, disorientation upon waking, pain, respiratory discomfort, or deeper anxiety. In elderly people, a confused awakening deserves attention&nbsp;: it can also be a sign of physical discomfort that they do not express clearly. Your immediate role is to reassure&nbsp;; the doctor\u2019s role is to investigate the cause if it recurs.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Reassure before reasoning.<\/strong> Calm voice, slow gestures&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;I am here, everything is fine, you are at home, it is two a.m.&nbsp;\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-anchor in reality.<\/strong> Turn on a soft light, name the familiar objects in the room. Concrete references dispel confusion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look for discomfort.<\/strong> Is he cold, in pain somewhere, needing to go to the bathroom, thirsty&nbsp;? An unspoken need can trigger anxiety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report the recurrence.<\/strong> Frequent anxious awakenings should be described to the doctor, along with the context&nbsp;: this allows action to be taken on the cause.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> abruptly contradicting (\u201c&nbsp;but no, there\u2019s no one, you\u2019re dreaming&nbsp;!&nbsp;\u201d), which increases agitation. In case of concerning signs \u2014 chest pain, difficulty breathing, unusual and persistent confusion \u2014 contact your country\u2019s emergency services.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce recurrence&nbsp;:<\/strong> a reassuring room reduces these awakenings. A soft night light, a temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold, a familiar reference within reach, and a calm bedtime limit confused awakenings. If nightmares or anxieties occur frequently, appropriate support exists&nbsp;: this is a legitimate reason to discuss it with the doctor.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 8 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s8\">8. Agitation rises at the end of the day<\/h2>\n<pee><em>He was calm all day. But as soon as the light dims, around 5&nbsp;p.m. or 6&nbsp;p.m., everything changes&nbsp;: he becomes anxious, paces, wants to \u201c&nbsp;go home&nbsp;\u201d even though he is at home, gets upset over nothing. And the following night is difficult.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: this end-of-day agitation is well known to families accompanying a person with cognitive disorders&nbsp;; it is sometimes referred to as sundown syndrome. The decrease in light, accumulated fatigue, and loss of references at the end of the day combine. It is not provocation&nbsp;: it is an overflow that the person cannot control and which then disrupts falling asleep.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Anticipate the decrease in light.<\/strong> Turn on lights before twilight sets in&nbsp;: a well-lit interior in the late afternoon limits disorientation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplify the end of the day.<\/strong> No complicated tasks, no noisy visits at 6&nbsp;p.m. A simple and familiar activity reassures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remain a calm anchor point.<\/strong> Lower your tone, slow down, do not reason on the substance&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;We\u2019re good here, come sit with me.&nbsp;\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note the times and triggers<\/strong> and discuss them with the care team. Appropriate support exists&nbsp;; certain signs justify a medical opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> arguing, correcting constantly, or multiplying stimulations in the evening. To delve deeper into what is happening on a cognitive level, consult our <a href=\"#\">in-depth guide on sleep disturbances in seniors<\/a>.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce occurrences&nbsp;:<\/strong> identify triggers over a few days \u2014 specific time, hunger, fatigue, noise, darkness \u2014 and act in advance. A well-lit, calm, and predictable end of the day, with a gentle and familiar activity at the critical moment, often diffuses agitation before it escalates and prepares for a more peaceful night.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 9 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s9\">9. He wanders at night and risks falling<\/h2>\n<pee><em>You wake up suddenly&nbsp;: the front door is ajar. He is in the hallway, in his pajamas, looking for something he can&#8217;t name. Your first reaction is fear, then anger&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;What are you doing up&nbsp;?&nbsp;!&nbsp;\u201d<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is happening&nbsp;: nocturnal wandering often accompanies cognitive disorders. The person gets up with a real intention \u2014 to find the bathroom, \u201c&nbsp;go to work&nbsp;\u201d, return to a place from the past \u2014 but gets lost in the present. The real danger is falling and leaving the home. The goal is not to prevent movement by force, but to secure the space so that movement is safe.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Secure the environment first.<\/strong> Clear floors, rugs removed or secured, night lights along the path, lock out of sight on the front door. We act on the environment, not on the person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accompany instead of constraining.<\/strong> \u201c&nbsp;Come, I\u2019ll show you, it\u2019s this way&nbsp;\u201d&nbsp;: we follow their movement to gently redirect them towards the bed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look for the need behind the wandering.<\/strong> Thirst, bathroom, discomfort&nbsp;: addressing these often stops the wandering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk to the care team.<\/strong> An occupational therapist can recommend adjustments&nbsp;; some technical and human solutions exist to secure nights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> tying up or locking the person, which increases agitation and the risk of injury. Any security measure should be decided with healthcare professionals. Also discover our <a href=\"#\">practical adjustments and supports for safer nights<\/a>.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce occurrences&nbsp;:<\/strong> a sufficiently active day exposed to light, with needs well met before bedtime \u2014 bathroom, reasonable hydration, comfort \u2014 reduces wandering. However, home adjustments remain the primary protection&nbsp;: they make nocturnal movement safe, regardless of the reason.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 10 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s10\">10. She calls you constantly and you can&#8217;t sleep<\/h2>\n<pee><em>This time, it\u2019s about you. She calls you several times a night&nbsp;: a sip of water, a pillow to adjust, the anxiety of being alone. You haven\u2019t had a full night\u2019s sleep in months. You\u2019re holding on, but you feel something giving way.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is happening&nbsp;: behind these repeated calls, there is often a very real fear \u2014 of falling, being alone, dying at night. But a caregiver deprived of sleep for an extended period exposes themselves to exhaustion, irritability, mistakes, and their own illness. Preserving your sleep is not putting yourself first&nbsp;: it is the condition for continuing to provide support without collapsing.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Respond to the underlying need.<\/strong> A water bottle within reach, a night light, a reassuring object, a simple way to call&nbsp;: we reduce the reasons for calling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establish a gentle but clear framework.<\/strong> \u201c&nbsp;I\u2019ll come see you before I sleep, and I\u2019ll return if you really need&nbsp;\u201d&nbsp;: predictability reassures and spaces out the calls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get someone to help you.<\/strong> Another family member, a night aide, temporary care&nbsp;: sleeping a full night regularly is not a luxury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk about your own exhaustion with your doctor.<\/strong> The caregiver&#8217;s sleep is a health issue in its own right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> holding on by clenching your teeth for months without ever asking for help. To know the possible resources, consult our article <a href=\"#\">who to contact and how to endure over time<\/a>.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>To reduce this happening&nbsp;:<\/strong> addressing the cause on your loved one&#8217;s side \u2014 anxiety, pain, real need \u2014 reduces calls, but your recovery cannot wait for everything to be resolved. Organize regular respite nights now, even partial ones. A rested caregiver supports better, longer, and with more patience.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SUMMARY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-recap\">My loved one no longer sleeps, what to do&nbsp;: the summary table<\/h2>\n<pee>To print and display on the refrigerator or near the bedroom in the first weeks. At night, when tired, we forget what we understood in calm&nbsp;: a visible reference takes over.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"dyn-tablewrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>\u2705 The reflex to have<\/th>\n<th>\u274c To avoid<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Waking up at 3&nbsp;am without falling back asleep<\/td>\n<td>Get up, calm and dim activity, return to bed at drowsiness<\/td>\n<td>Forcing to stay in bed, turning on lights everywhere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bedtime constantly postponed<\/td>\n<td>Follow true sleep signals, stable evening ritual<\/td>\n<td>Imposing a rigid time, turning it into a conflict<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Repeated trips to urinate<\/td>\n<td>Secure the route, take notes, discuss with the doctor<\/td>\n<td>Eliminating all drinks by yourself<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day and night reversed<\/td>\n<td>Morning light, short structured nap, active day<\/td>\n<td>Letting sleep all afternoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Falling asleep at 8&nbsp;pm<\/td>\n<td>Light activity after dinner, turning off the TV, going to bed<\/td>\n<td>Stimulants in the evening, long TV nights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Request for sleeping pills every night<\/td>\n<td>Background ritual, calming anxiety, reassessing with the doctor<\/td>\n<td>Giving &#8220;for peace,&#8221; changing the dose alone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Waking up startled, anxiety<\/td>\n<td>Reassure, re-anchor in reality, seek discomfort<\/td>\n<td>Brutally contradicting the narrative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Agitation at the end of the day<\/td>\n<td>Light up before dusk, lighten the evening, stay calm<\/td>\n<td>Arguing, multiplying stimulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nocturnal wandering<\/td>\n<td>Secure the places, accompany, seek the need<\/td>\n<td>Restraining, locking up, shouting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Repeated nighttime calls<\/td>\n<td>Respond to the underlying need, get support, take care of yourself<\/td>\n<td>Holding on alone in silence for months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 The principle that applies to all ten<\/strong>\n  <pee>Before reacting, ask yourself a single question&nbsp;: <em>could this behavior have a cause that the person cannot control&nbsp;?<\/em> Most often, yes&nbsp;: normal evolution of sleep, medical cause, anxiety, cognitive disorder. Addressing the response to the cause rather than to the person calms the scene \u2014 and, when the disorder persists or changes quickly, it is the doctor who diagnoses and proposes a course of action.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SERIES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2>To go further<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dyn-serie\">\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>In-depth guide<\/span>My loved one no longer sleeps&nbsp;: understanding what is happening in seniors&#8217; sleep<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>Toolbox<\/span>Activities, resources, and concrete adjustments for better nights<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>Support &amp; contacts<\/span>Who to contact, what support, and how to endure over time<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>The training<\/span>Program, content, and who the DYNSEO sleep training is for<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<pee>Several free resources accompany the situations described here. To observe and convey what you notice to the doctor, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/\">catalog of free tools<\/a> offers simple follow-up supports to fill out night after night. For daytime stimulation \u2014 an important lever for better nights \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/scarlett-brain-games-for-seniors\/\">SCARLETT<\/a> app, designed for seniors, offers adapted activities, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/clint-brain-games-for-adults\/\">CLINT<\/a> app finely adjusts the level of difficulty. To situate your loved one&#8217;s abilities, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tests\/\">cognitive tests<\/a> provide a first reference, useful to share with the care team.<\/pee>\n<pee>One last piece of advice to finish: keep a written record of the nights for a few weeks. A simple notebook placed on the bedside table, where you note the bedtime, awakenings, and the state of the next day, transforms a vague feeling \u2014 \u201che is no longer sleeping\u201d \u2014 into precise information that the doctor can actually use. It is often this small document, more than a long speech, that helps find the right cause and the right answer.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dyn-faq\">\n<h3>Is it normal for an elderly person to sleep less than before?<\/h3>\n<pee>Partly, yes. Sleep evolves with age: it becomes lighter, more fragmented, with earlier sleep onset and awakenings, and less deep sleep. The National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance and Inserm describe this natural transformation well. What is not normal, however, is significant daytime fatigue, insomnia that appears suddenly, persistent drowsiness, or suffering related to sleep. The right benchmark is not the number of hours, but how the person feels during the day. In case of doubt, describe the nights precisely to the doctor.<\/pee>\n<h3>My loved one is no longer sleeping, what should I do first?<\/h3>\n<pee>Start by observing and noting, for one to two weeks, without changing anything significant: bedtimes and wake-up times, nighttime awakenings, naps, evening drinks, mood the next day. This simple record is worth its weight in gold during a consultation. In parallel, act on three risk-free levers: regular schedules, morning daylight, active days with short naps. If the problem persists, is accompanied by confusion, pain, marked drowsiness, or appeared suddenly, make an appointment with the doctor: only they can investigate the cause.<\/pee>\n<h3>Can we give melatonin or herbal tea to help them sleep?<\/h3>\n<pee>No supplement, plant, or medication, even over-the-counter, should be introduced to an elderly person without medical advice. Interactions with other treatments and side effects are real at this age. An herbal tea without active ingredients as part of an evening ritual can contribute to a calming atmosphere, but does not replace the search for a cause. For any product presented as \u201cnatural\u201d or \u201cfor sleep,\u201d ask the doctor or pharmacist before suggesting it: this is the safest reflex.<\/pee>\n<h3>Should I wake my loved one if they are sleeping during the day?<\/h3>\n<pee>A short nap in the early afternoon can be beneficial and does not need to be eliminated. The problem comes from long or late naps, which deplete the \u201csleep pressure\u201d necessary for the night. Rather than waking them abruptly, it is better to suggest an activity, an outing, or a moment of light that will naturally limit prolonged drowsiness. If the person sleeps most of the day, it is not trivial: excessive drowsiness can signal a health problem or a treatment effect, to be discussed with the doctor without delay.<\/pee>\n<h3>What signs should lead to a quick consultation?<\/h3>\n<pee>Consult without delay in case of sudden onset of insomnia or confusion, significant and unusual daytime drowsiness, snoring with observed breathing pauses at night, nighttime falls, pain that wakes them, or expressions of deep discouragement or a desire to no longer live. A rapid change in sleep can accompany many medical situations. In case of a vital warning sign \u2014 chest pain, difficulty breathing, malaise \u2014 contact your country&#8217;s emergency services immediately.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\u2139\ufe0f Information and not medical advice<\/strong>\n  <pee>This article provides general guidelines for the daily lives of families and caregivers. It does not replace a diagnosis, medical advice, or professional support. Each situation is different: for any sleep disorder that persists, worsens, or concerns you, talk to the doctor who follows your loved one.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA FINAL \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n<h3>When my loved one can\u2019t sleep anymore, knowing what to do changes everything<\/h3>\n<pee>The DYNSEO training \u201cMy loved one can\u2019t sleep anymore: understanding and improving seniors&#8217; sleep\u201d brings together in 16 lessons what needs to be understood and what needs to be done, situation by situation. 100% online, unlimited access, at your own pace. Certified organization Qualiopi (N\u00b0 11757351875), with a certificate of completion.<\/pee>\n  <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">Access the training \u2014 20 \u20ac<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":150367,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"Article HTML\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row admin_label=\"Contenu\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_code admin_label=\"HTML import\u00e9\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article {\n  --dyn-bleu:#5e5ed7;\n  --dyn-bleu-fonce:#5268c9;\n  --dyn-vert:#a9e2e4;\n  --dyn-jaune:#ffeca7;\n  --dyn-rose:#e73469;\n  --dyn-encre:#1d1d2e;\n  --dyn-gris:#5c5c72;\n  --dyn-fond:#f6f6fd;\n  --dyn-ombre:0 6px 24px rgba(29,29,46,.08);\n  --dyn-ombre-forte:0 12px 34px rgba(94,94,215,.22);\n  --dyn-radius:18px;\n  font-family:\"Inter\",\"Segoe UI\",system-ui,-apple-system,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif;\n  color:var(--dyn-encre);\n  line-height:1.68;\n  font-size:clamp(16px,1.05vw + 13px,18px);\n  max-width:860px;\n  margin:0 auto;\n  padding:0 4px;\n  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article * {box-sizing:border-box;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h1, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h2, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h3, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h4 {\n  color:var(--dyn-encre);line-height:1.22;margin:0 0 .5em;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h1 {font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3.4vw,2.35rem);margin-top:.4em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h2 {font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.75rem);margin-top:2.1em;padding-top:.2em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article h3 {font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.7vw,1.28rem);margin-top:1.5em;font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article p {margin:0 0 1.05em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article a {color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article a:hover {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article a:focus-visible {outline:3px solid var(--dyn-bleu);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article ul, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article ol {margin:0 0 1.05em;padding-left:1.25em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article li {margin-bottom:.45em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article strong {font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article img {max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead {\n  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);\n  padding:30px 24px 28px;margin:0 0 1.5em;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead {padding:44px 44px 40px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead::after {\n  content:\"\";position:absolute;right:-80px;top:-80px;width:250px;height:250px;border-radius:50%;\n  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);pointer-events:none;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead > * {position:relative;z-index:1;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu {background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dyn-bleu) 0%,var(--dyn-bleu-fonce) 100%);color:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu h1 {color:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__cat {color:var(--dyn-jaune);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__lead {color:rgba(255,255,255,.93);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__meta {color:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--bleu .dyn-pagehead__meta li {background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau {background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dyn-vert) 0%,#cfeff1 100%);color:var(--dyn-encre);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau .dyn-pagehead__cat {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau .dyn-pagehead__lead {color:#3b4a5c;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--eau .dyn-pagehead__meta li {background:rgba(255,255,255,.62);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune {background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dyn-jaune) 0%,#fff7d6 100%);color:var(--dyn-encre);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune .dyn-pagehead__cat {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune .dyn-pagehead__lead {color:#5a5240;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead--jaune .dyn-pagehead__meta li {background:rgba(255,255,255,.68);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__cat {\n  display:inline-block;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;\n  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.9em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead h1 {margin:0 0 .5em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__lead {font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.16rem);margin:0 0 1.3em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__meta {\n  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\n  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pagehead__meta li {border-radius:999px;padding:5px 13px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero {\n  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffffff 0%,var(--dyn-fond) 100%);\n  border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);\n  box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  overflow:hidden;\n  margin:0 0 2.2em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__grid {display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__grid {grid-template-columns:42% minmax(0,1fr);}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__media {position:relative;background:var(--dyn-vert);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__media img {width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:16\/9;}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__media img {aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:100%;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__eyebrow {\n  display:inline-block;background:var(--dyn-rose);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;\n  letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:.7em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__body {padding:22px 22px 24px;}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__body {padding:28px 30px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__title {font-size:clamp(1.12rem,2vw,1.42rem);font-weight:800;margin:0 0 .55em;line-height:1.25;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__title a {color:var(--dyn-encre);text-decoration:none;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__title a:hover {color:var(--dyn-bleu);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__pitch {font-size:.97rem;color:var(--dyn-gris);margin:0 0 1em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-badges {display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:0 0 1.1em;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-badges li {\n  background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;font-size:.79rem;font-weight:600;\n  color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(29,29,46,.07);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__actions {display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn {\n  display:inline-block;background:var(--dyn-bleu);color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none !important;\n  font-weight:700;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre-forte);\n  transition:transform .15s ease,background .15s ease;text-align:center;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn:hover {background:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn--ghost {\n  background:#fff;color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce) !important;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(29,29,46,.09);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-btn--ghost:hover {background:var(--dyn-jaune);color:var(--dyn-encre) !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero__price {font-weight:800;color:var(--dyn-rose);font-size:1.02rem;margin-left:2px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel {background:var(--dom-fond);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel {display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:start;padding:22px;}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel {gap:24px;padding:30px 32px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel__icone {\n  flex:0 0 auto;width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:22px;background:#fff;\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:34px;line-height:1;\n  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(29,29,46,.10);\n}\n@media(min-width:720px) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel__icone {width:88px;height:88px;font-size:40px;}\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-pastel__domaine {\n  display:inline-block;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px;\n  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--dom-texte);margin-bottom:.6em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-hero__eyebrow {background:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-btn {background:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-btn:hover {filter:brightness(.92);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-btn--ghost {background:#fff;color:var(--dom-texte) !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-badges li {color:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-hero--pastel .dyn-hero__price {color:var(--dom-texte);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--memoire {--dom-fond:#e9e9fb;--dom-texte:#5268c9;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--attention {--dom-fond:#dcf2f4;--dom-texte:#1b7f86;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--logique {--dom-fond:#ece9fb;--dom-texte:#5e5ed7;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--langage {--dom-fond:#ffe8d9;--dom-texte:#b35a2a;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--emotions {--dom-fond:#fdeaf1;--dom-texte:#c0295a;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--apprentissage {--dom-fond:#fff3cd;--dom-texte:#8a6a13;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-dom--autonomie {--dom-fond:#e4f2ea;--dom-texte:#25795c;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr {\n  background:var(--dyn-vert);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:22px 24px;margin:0 0 2em;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr h2 {margin:0 0 .5em;font-size:1.1rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr p {margin-bottom:.8em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tldr ul {margin-bottom:0;padding-left:1.1em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc {background:var(--dyn-fond);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 2.2em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc p {font-weight:800;margin:0 0 .6em;font-size:.9rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;color:var(--dyn-bleu-fonce);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc ol {margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-toc li {margin-bottom:.3em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cards {display:grid;gap:14px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));margin:1.4em 0 1.8em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card {\n  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:20px 20px 18px;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card h3 {margin:0 0 .45em;font-size:1.03rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card p {margin:0;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--dyn-gris);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-card__icon {font-size:1.5rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.35em;line-height:1;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module {\n  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  padding:20px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module__head {display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:.7em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module__num {\n  flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--dyn-bleu);color:#fff;\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module__title {margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module ul {margin:0;padding-left:1.15em;font-size:.95rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-module li::marker {color:var(--dyn-rose);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-tablewrap {overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.3em 0 1.9em;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);background:#fff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article table {width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:460px;font-size:.94rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article thead th {\n  background:var(--dyn-bleu);color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:13px 16px;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article tbody td {padding:12px 16px;vertical-align:top;border-top:1px solid #ececf7;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article tbody tr:nth-child(even) td {background:#fbfbff;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article th:first-child {border-top-left-radius:var(--dyn-radius);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article th:last-child {border-top-right-radius:var(--dyn-radius);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-oui {color:#1a8f6b;font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-non {color:var(--dyn-rose);font-weight:700;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte {border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note {background:var(--dyn-jaune);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte {background:#fdeef3;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note p:last-child, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte p:last-child {margin-bottom:0;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-note strong, .dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-alerte strong {display:block;margin-bottom:.3em;font-size:1rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta {\n  background:var(--dyn-bleu);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:26px 24px;margin:2.2em 0;\n  color:#fff;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre-forte);\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta h3 {color:#fff;margin:0 0 .4em;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.35rem);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta p {color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);margin:0 0 1.1em;font-size:.97rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta .dyn-btn {background:#fff;color:var(--dyn-bleu) !important;box-shadow:none;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-cta .dyn-btn:hover {background:var(--dyn-jaune);color:var(--dyn-encre) !important;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-steps {list-style:none;counter-reset:dyn;padding:0;margin:1.4em 0 1.8em;display:grid;gap:12px;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-steps li {\n  counter-increment:dyn;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  padding:16px 20px 16px 62px;position:relative;font-size:.96rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-steps li::before {\n  content:counter(dyn);position:absolute;left:18px;top:15px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:10px;\n  background:var(--dyn-jaune);color:var(--dyn-encre);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n  font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-faq {background:var(--dyn-fond);border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);padding:6px 24px 20px;margin:1.4em 0 0;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-faq h3 {font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:1.4em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-faq p {font-size:.96rem;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie {display:grid;gap:12px;margin:1.4em 0 1.8em;}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie a {\n  display:block;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--dyn-radius);box-shadow:var(--dyn-ombre);\n  padding:15px 20px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--dyn-encre);font-weight:600;font-size:.96rem;\n  transition:transform .15s ease;\n}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie a:hover {transform:translateX(4px);color:var(--dyn-bleu);}\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-serie span {display:block;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--dyn-rose);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:2px;}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {\n.dbi-art-d43291 .dyn-article * {transition:none !important;}\n}\n\n<\/style>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Mon proche ne dort plus : 10 situations difficiles du quotidien et comment y r\u00e9pondre\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"fr\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"DYNSEO\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"DYNSEO\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/\"\n      },\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus.png\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Est-il normal qu'une personne \u00e2g\u00e9e dorme moins qu'avant ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"En partie, oui. Le sommeil \u00e9volue avec l'\u00e2ge : il devient plus l\u00e9ger, plus fragment\u00e9, avec des endormissements et des r\u00e9veils plus pr\u00e9coces et moins de sommeil profond. L'Institut national du sommeil et de la vigilance et l'Inserm d\u00e9crivent bien cette transformation naturelle. Ce qui n'est pas normal, en revanche, c'est une fatigue diurne importante, une insomnie qui appara\u00eet brutalement, une somnolence permanente ou une souffrance li\u00e9e au sommeil. Le bon rep\u00e8re n'est pas le nombre d'heures, mais la fa\u00e7on dont la personne se sent le jour. En cas de doute, d\u00e9crivez pr\u00e9cis\u00e9ment les nuits au m\u00e9decin.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Mon proche ne dort plus, que faire en tout premier ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Commencez par observer et noter, pendant une \u00e0 deux semaines, sans rien changer d'important : heures de coucher et de lever, r\u00e9veils nocturnes, siestes, boissons du soir, humeur du lendemain. Ce relev\u00e9 simple vaut de l'or en consultation. En parall\u00e8le, agissez sur trois leviers sans risque : horaires r\u00e9guliers, lumi\u00e8re du jour le matin, journ\u00e9e active avec siestes courtes. Si le trouble persiste, s'accompagne de confusion, de douleurs, de somnolence marqu\u00e9e ou est apparu brutalement, prenez rendez-vous avec le m\u00e9decin : lui seul peut en rechercher la cause.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Peut-on donner de la m\u00e9latonine ou une tisane pour l'aider \u00e0 dormir ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Aucun compl\u00e9ment, plante ou m\u00e9dicament, m\u00eame en vente libre, ne devrait \u00eatre introduit chez une personne \u00e2g\u00e9e sans avis m\u00e9dical. Les interactions avec d'autres traitements et les effets ind\u00e9sirables sont r\u00e9els \u00e0 cet \u00e2ge. Une tisane sans principe actif dans le cadre d'un rituel du soir peut faire partie de l'ambiance apaisante, mais ne remplace pas la recherche d'une cause. Pour tout produit pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 comme \u00ab naturel \u00bb ou \u00ab pour dormir \u00bb, posez la question au m\u00e9decin ou au pharmacien avant de le proposer : c'est le r\u00e9flexe le plus s\u00fbr.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Faut-il r\u00e9veiller mon proche s'il dort le jour ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Une sieste courte en d\u00e9but d'apr\u00e8s-midi peut \u00eatre b\u00e9n\u00e9fique et n'a pas besoin d'\u00eatre supprim\u00e9e. Le probl\u00e8me vient des siestes longues ou tardives, qui vident la \u00ab pression de sommeil \u00bb n\u00e9cessaire \u00e0 la nuit. Plut\u00f4t que de r\u00e9veiller brutalement, mieux vaut proposer une activit\u00e9, une sortie, un moment de lumi\u00e8re qui limitera naturellement l'assoupissement prolong\u00e9. Si la personne dort la majeure partie de la journ\u00e9e, ce n'est pas anodin : une somnolence excessive peut signaler un probl\u00e8me de sant\u00e9 ou un effet de traitement, \u00e0 \u00e9voquer avec le m\u00e9decin sans tarder.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Quels signes doivent conduire \u00e0 consulter rapidement ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Consultez sans attendre en cas d'apparition brutale d'une insomnie ou d'une confusion, de somnolence importante et inhabituelle en journ\u00e9e, de ronflements avec pauses respiratoires observ\u00e9es la nuit, de chutes nocturnes, de douleurs qui r\u00e9veillent, ou de propos exprimant un profond d\u00e9couragement ou l'envie de ne plus vivre. Un changement rapide du sommeil peut accompagner de nombreuses situations m\u00e9dicales. En cas de signe d'alerte vital \u2014 douleur thoracique, difficult\u00e9 \u00e0 respirer, malaise \u2014, contactez imm\u00e9diatement les services d'urgence de votre pays.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"dbi-art-d43291\"><!--\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\nDYNSEO \u2014 GABARIT ARTICLE SEO\/GEO  \u00b7  v1.0\nNe pas modifier les noms de classes : le script generer-articles.py\net tous les articles d\u00e9j\u00e0 publi\u00e9s en d\u00e9pendent.\n\nLe script generer-articles.py injecte, dans l'ordre : le header color\u00e9,\nl'encadr\u00e9 formation ou outil, le corps r\u00e9dig\u00e9, puis les donn\u00e9es structur\u00e9es.\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n--><div class=\"dyn-article\"><header class=\"dyn-pagehead dyn-pagehead--eau\">\n  <span class=\"dyn-pagehead__cat\">Families &amp; caregivers \u00b7 Sleep<\/span>\n  <h1>My loved one can't sleep anymore: 10 difficult everyday situations and how to respond<\/h1>\n  <p class=\"dyn-pagehead__lead\">It's 3&nbsp;am, the hallway light turns on, and you hear footsteps again. For the past few weeks, your father \u2014 or your mother, your partner \u2014 hasn't been sleeping like before. You wonder, without daring to admit it&nbsp;: <strong>my loved one can't sleep anymore, what to do<\/strong> when every night feels like the last, when you are exhausted and don't know if it's serious&nbsp;? Sleep disturbances are almost never just a whim or a lack of willpower&nbsp;: it's a signal from the body and brain, which changes with age and health.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"dyn-pagehead__meta\">\n    <li>\u23f1\ufe0f 19 min read<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udc65 For families and caregivers<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udd04 Updated in August 2026<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/header>\n\n<aside class=\"dyn-hero\" aria-label=\"Training presented in this article\">\n  <div class=\"dyn-hero__grid\">\n    <div class=\"dyn-hero__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus.png\" alt=\"DYNSEO Training 'My loved one can't sleep anymore: understanding and improving seniors' sleep'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dyn-hero__body\">\n      <span class=\"dyn-hero__eyebrow\">The training related to this article<\/span>\n      <p class=\"dyn-hero__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">My loved one can't sleep anymore: understanding and improving seniors' sleep<\/a><\/p>\n      <p class=\"dyn-hero__pitch\">Everything this article explains, put into practice.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"dyn-badges\">\n        <li>\ud83c\udfa5 4 modules \u00b7 16 lessons<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udcbb 100 % online<\/li>\n        <li>\u23f1\ufe0f At your own pace<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfc5 Qualiopi organization<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udf0d 9 languages<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div class=\"dyn-hero__actions\">\n        <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">See the training<\/a>\n        <span class=\"dyn-hero__price\">20.0 \u20ac<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<p>This article does not talk about sleep in theory. It describes ten real scenes, those that recur night after night in families. For each one&nbsp;: what is happening on the elderly person's side, the spontaneous reaction that often makes things worse \u2014 and it's not serious, everyone makes it \u2014 then the step-by-step response that works, with the exact words to say and the actions to take. At the end, a printable chart to leave on the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SHORT RESPONSE (GEO) \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dyn-tldr\">\n  <h2>The essentials in 30 seconds<\/h2>\n  <p>When an elderly loved one can't sleep anymore, most difficult situations are not due to character or laziness&nbsp;: sleep changes with age, and a persistent disorder often has a medical cause to investigate. Adapting your response to the cause changes everything.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Three valid reflexes everywhere<\/strong> \u2014 keep regular schedules, expose to daylight in the morning, limit long afternoon naps.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>What almost always worsens<\/strong> \u2014 forcing to stay in bed, increasing stimulants in the evening, trivializing a sleeping pill, dramatizing every awakening.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>A wake-up at 3&nbsp;am is not necessarily abnormal<\/strong> \u2014 the sleep of the elderly person is more fragmented and earlier.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>A sudden change should be noted<\/strong> \u2014 rapid onset of insomnia, nighttime confusion, or daytime drowsiness&nbsp;: to discuss with the doctor.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Your own sleep matters too<\/strong> \u2014 a caregiver who can't sleep ends up collapsing. Preserving it is not selfish.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"dyn-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n  <p>The 10 situations<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s1\">1. He wakes up at 3&nbsp;am and can't fall back asleep<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s2\">2. She pushes back bedtime every night<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s3\">3. He keeps getting up to go to the bathroom<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s4\">4. Day and night are reversed<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s5\">5. He falls asleep at 8&nbsp;pm in front of the television<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s6\">6. She asks for a sleeping pill every night<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s7\">7. He wakes up suddenly, anxious<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s8\">8. Agitation increases at the end of the day<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s9\">9. He wanders at night and risks falling<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s10\">10. She keeps calling you and you can't sleep anymore<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-recap\">My loved one can't sleep anymore, what to do: the summary table<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 1 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s1\">1. He wakes up at 3&nbsp;am and can't fall back asleep<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>3&nbsp;am 10. The room is lit. He is sitting on the edge of the bed, awake, and hears you coming&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;I can't do it, I can't fall back asleep.&nbsp;\u201d You tell him to lie back down, to try again. He sighs, fidgets, and there you both are awake until dawn.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What is happening: with age, sleep becomes lighter, more fragmented, and earlier. Deep sleep, the kind that repairs, naturally decreases \u2014 the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV) and Inserm describe this evolution well. Waking up in the middle of the night is therefore not necessarily a disorder: it becomes one when it is accompanied by anxiety, a struggle to fall back asleep, and fatigue that weighs on the next day.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Do not force a return to bed.<\/strong> Lying down to ruminate associates the bed with failure. Instead, suggest: \u201cCome, let\u2019s sit for a moment, I\u2019ll make you a herbal tea.\u201d<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Keep the light dim.<\/strong> Avoid ceiling lights and screens, which wake up the internal clock. A small lamp is enough.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>A calm and boring activity.<\/strong> Listening to the radio quietly, flipping through a book: you go back to bed as soon as your eyelids become heavy.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Note the wake-up times<\/strong> for a week. This simple record is valuable for the doctor, who will distinguish normal sleep from a real disorder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> turning on all the lights, insisting that he \u201csleep anyway,\u201d or blaming him for waking you up. Pressure makes falling back asleep even more unlikely.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce this from happening:<\/strong> aim for a fixed wake-up time, even after a bad night, and exposure to morning light. A stable wake-up schedule is the best regulator for falling asleep in the evening. Avoid compensating for a broken night with a lie-in or a long nap: this only shifts the problem to the next night.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 2 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s2\">2. She pushes back bedtime every night<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>10:30 PM. She is still in the living room. \u201cI\u2019m not sleepy, I\u2019m not going to lie in bed doing nothing.\u201d You, you are exhausted. You end up saying, a bit curtly: \u201cIt\u2019s late, you need to go to bed now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is happening: the need for sleep does not disappear with age, but the desire to go to bed can be clouded by boredom, evening solitude, fear of the dark, or fear of not falling back asleep. Going to bed too early, without real drowsiness, creates hours of anxious waiting that fuel insomnia. The body has its own signal: it\u2019s better to follow that than the clock in the living room.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Identify the real signals of drowsiness.<\/strong> Yawning, itchy eyes, nodding head: that\u2019s the time to go to bed, not before.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Create an evening ritual, always the same.<\/strong> The same warm drink, the same song or the same short show, then the bedroom. Repetition reassures and prepares the brain.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Suggest, do not command.<\/strong> \u201cDo you want to go upstairs? I\u2019ll come with you\u201d sounds better than \u201cyou need to go to bed.\u201d<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Keep the evening occupied without excitement.<\/strong> A gentle shared activity is better than a long evening alone in front of the screen, which delays sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> imposing a rigid bedtime without considering her actual fatigue, or turning bedtime into a daily tug-of-war. Each evening conflict makes the next one more difficult.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce this from happening:<\/strong> reserve the bedroom for sleep. If the person spends their days reading, watching TV, or being bored there, the bed loses its function as a sleep signal. A somewhat filled but calm evening, and a bedroom associated with rest help the body regain its natural rhythm, without imposing an arbitrary time.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 3 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s3\">3. He gets up constantly to go to the bathroom<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>At night, you count the trips back and forth: three, four, sometimes more. Each time, he turns on the light, crosses the hallway, takes ten minutes to fall back asleep. In the morning, he is exhausted, and so are you. \u201cIt's not my fault,\u201d he says, embarrassed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is at stake: the need to urinate at night \u2014 nocturia \u2014 is a very common cause of broken nights after a certain age. It can have many origins (drinking habits in the evening, certain treatments, urinary disorders, other medical causes). So it is neither a fatality nor a simple inconvenience: it is a symptom that deserves to be explored by a doctor, as its cause is often treatable.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Secure the path to the bathroom.<\/strong> A motion-sensor night light, a clear path, non-slip slippers: we limit the risk of nighttime falls.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Observe and note.<\/strong> Number of get-ups, times, amount of drinks in the evening. This notebook helps the doctor understand.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Talk about it in consultation without delay.<\/strong> Do not assume that \u201cit's age.\u201d The doctor will look for a cause and propose an appropriate course of action.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Facilitate falling back asleep.<\/strong> Return to bed calmly, minimal light, no screens: we do not restart wakefulness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> removing all drinks during the day \u201cso he goes to the bathroom less\u201d \u2014 the risk of dehydration in elderly people is real. Any adjustment of drinks or treatments should be decided with the doctor.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce its occurrence:<\/strong> the key is to identify the cause with a professional, as treated nocturia can sometimes mean whole nights regained. While waiting for the consultation, especially ensure the safety of the nighttime path and a reassuring environment, so that each get-up remains safe and falling back asleep is as quick as possible.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 4 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s4\">4. Day and night are reversed<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>He dozes for a good part of the afternoon in his armchair, then he is perfectly awake at midnight, ready to chat or \u201ctidy up.\u201d You feel like you are living out of sync, and your own days are collapsing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is at stake: the internal clock, which synchronizes wakefulness and sleep, becomes more easily disrupted with age, especially in cases of lack of daylight, little activity, and long naps. When a person sleeps during the day, they no longer have enough \u201csleep pressure\u201d at night. The cycle perpetuates itself. The good news: the rhythm can be retrained, slowly, with consistency.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Open the light in the morning.<\/strong> Curtains wide open, stepping out onto the balcony or a short walk: the natural morning light is the most powerful signal to reset the clock.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Frame the nap.<\/strong> A short nap in the early afternoon can be beneficial; a long late nap disrupts the night. Instead, suggest an activity in the afternoon.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Mark the day\/night difference.<\/strong> Lively, bright, active day; calm, dim evening. The contrast helps the brain orient itself.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Reintroduce markers.<\/strong> Meals at fixed times, regular outings, stable rituals: these are anchors for the internal clock.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> letting the person sleep all afternoon \u201csince they are tired,\u201d or stimulating them strongly in the evening. This worsens the inversion we are trying to correct.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To reduce this happening again&nbsp;:<\/strong> consistency is key. Same waking, meal, and bedtime, seven days a week, and a maximum of natural light each morning. The rhythm adjusts over several weeks, not overnight&nbsp;: stay the course without getting discouraged, and seek help from the doctor if the reversal persists.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 5 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s5\">5. He falls asleep at 8&nbsp;PM in front of the television<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>Hardly finished with dinner, he dozes off on the couch. At 8&nbsp;PM, he is sound asleep, the TV on. You hesitate to wake him. Result&nbsp;: he goes back to bed \"for good\" at 10&nbsp;PM, then wakes up at 2&nbsp;AM, the night already well underway in his mind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: with age, the biological clock often advances&nbsp;: one feels sleepy earlier and wakes up earlier. This is called phase advance. Combined with falling asleep at 8&nbsp;PM in front of the television, it explains these very early awakenings. The person hasn\u2019t slept poorly&nbsp;: they have simply shifted their entire night to the early evening.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Gently shift the evening sleep onset.<\/strong> A light activity after dinner \u2014 a digestive walk, a game, a discussion \u2014 delays dozing off without harshness.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Turn off the television when he dozes off<\/strong> and suggest really going to bed instead of leaving him in a half-sleep in the chair.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Increase light in the late afternoon<\/strong> rather than in the morning, if the goal is to delay bedtime a bit \u2014 a point to validate with the doctor.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Accept a certain early rising.<\/strong> Waking up early is not always a problem to correct if the person feels rested&nbsp;: adjust their schedule rather than fight against their nature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> coffee or tea in the late afternoon to \"keep him awake,\" and long TV evenings that fragment sleep without really delaying bedtime.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce this happening again&nbsp;:<\/strong> reorganize the day so that enjoyable moments \u2014 visits, activities, outings \u2014 take place in the late afternoon rather than in the morning. A reason to stay awake a bit later, chosen and pleasant, shifts the sleep onset much better than a struggle against evening drowsiness.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA MILIEU \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n  <h3>Understand your loved one's sleep, step by step<\/h3>\n  <p>The DYNSEO training \"My loved one doesn't sleep anymore\" deciphers in 16 lessons what changes in the sleep of seniors and gives you concrete answers for each situation&nbsp;: evening rituals, room arrangement, management of nighttime awakenings. 100&nbsp;% online, at your own pace, unlimited access.<\/p>\n  <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">Discover the training \u2014 \u20ac20<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 6 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s6\">6. She asks for a sleeping pill every night<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>\u201cGive me my pill, or I won\u2019t sleep.\u201d Every night, the same request, almost anxious. You hesitate&nbsp;: refusing means a sleepless night&nbsp;; accepting feeds a dependency that worries you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: sleeping pills can provide short-term relief, but their prolonged use in elderly people exposes them to well-documented side effects \u2014 daytime drowsiness, memory problems, risk of falls. The High Authority of Health (HAS) recommends caution and regular reevaluation of these treatments. The evening request often mixes a real difficulty in sleeping with the anxiety of the coming night.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Never modify the treatment alone.<\/strong> One doesn\u2019t stop a sleeping pill overnight&nbsp;: adjustments are always made with the doctor, gradually.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>First work on the environment and the ritual.<\/strong> Calm room, regular schedules, daytime activity&nbsp;: these are the foundational levers that reduce the felt need.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Respond to the anxiety, not just the request.<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019ll stay with you for a while, you\u2019re not alone\u201d sometimes soothes more than a pill.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Request a reevaluation.<\/strong> Make an appointment to review the prescription&nbsp;: it\u2019s a right and a good practice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> giving a pill \u201c&nbsp;to have peace&nbsp;\u201d, increasing the dose by yourself, or conversely abruptly stopping the treatment. Any decision should be made with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce recurrence&nbsp;:<\/strong> the more foundational measures \u2014 regular rhythm, daytime activity, a conducive sleeping environment, managing evening anxiety \u2014 are established, the less the felt need for a pill is strong. Ask the doctor for a re-evaluation plan over time&nbsp;: gradually reducing an unnecessary sleeping pill is part of the care.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 7 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s7\">7. He wakes up startled, anxious<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>2&nbsp;a.m. A scream, then you find him sitting, heart racing&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;There was someone\u2026 I don\u2019t remember.&nbsp;\u201d He trembles, disoriented. You don\u2019t know whether to reason with him, reassure him, or call someone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: anxious night awakenings can stem from a nightmare, disorientation upon waking, pain, respiratory discomfort, or deeper anxiety. In elderly people, a confused awakening deserves attention&nbsp;: it can also be a sign of physical discomfort that they do not express clearly. Your immediate role is to reassure&nbsp;; the doctor\u2019s role is to investigate the cause if it recurs.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Reassure before reasoning.<\/strong> Calm voice, slow gestures&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;I am here, everything is fine, you are at home, it is two a.m.&nbsp;\u201d<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Re-anchor in reality.<\/strong> Turn on a soft light, name the familiar objects in the room. Concrete references dispel confusion.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Look for discomfort.<\/strong> Is he cold, in pain somewhere, needing to go to the bathroom, thirsty&nbsp;? An unspoken need can trigger anxiety.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Report the recurrence.<\/strong> Frequent anxious awakenings should be described to the doctor, along with the context&nbsp;: this allows action to be taken on the cause.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> abruptly contradicting (\u201c&nbsp;but no, there\u2019s no one, you\u2019re dreaming&nbsp;!&nbsp;\u201d), which increases agitation. In case of concerning signs \u2014 chest pain, difficulty breathing, unusual and persistent confusion \u2014 contact your country\u2019s emergency services.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce recurrence&nbsp;:<\/strong> a reassuring room reduces these awakenings. A soft night light, a temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold, a familiar reference within reach, and a calm bedtime limit confused awakenings. If nightmares or anxieties occur frequently, appropriate support exists&nbsp;: this is a legitimate reason to discuss it with the doctor.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 8 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s8\">8. Agitation rises at the end of the day<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>He was calm all day. But as soon as the light dims, around 5&nbsp;p.m. or 6&nbsp;p.m., everything changes&nbsp;: he becomes anxious, paces, wants to \u201c&nbsp;go home&nbsp;\u201d even though he is at home, gets upset over nothing. And the following night is difficult.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening&nbsp;: this end-of-day agitation is well known to families accompanying a person with cognitive disorders&nbsp;; it is sometimes referred to as sundown syndrome. The decrease in light, accumulated fatigue, and loss of references at the end of the day combine. It is not provocation&nbsp;: it is an overflow that the person cannot control and which then disrupts falling asleep.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Anticipate the decrease in light.<\/strong> Turn on lights before twilight sets in&nbsp;: a well-lit interior in the late afternoon limits disorientation.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Simplify the end of the day.<\/strong> No complicated tasks, no noisy visits at 6&nbsp;p.m. A simple and familiar activity reassures.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Remain a calm anchor point.<\/strong> Lower your tone, slow down, do not reason on the substance&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;We\u2019re good here, come sit with me.&nbsp;\u201d<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Note the times and triggers<\/strong> and discuss them with the care team. Appropriate support exists&nbsp;; certain signs justify a medical opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> arguing, correcting constantly, or multiplying stimulations in the evening. To delve deeper into what is happening on a cognitive level, consult our <a href=\"#\">in-depth guide on sleep disturbances in seniors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce occurrences&nbsp;:<\/strong> identify triggers over a few days \u2014 specific time, hunger, fatigue, noise, darkness \u2014 and act in advance. A well-lit, calm, and predictable end of the day, with a gentle and familiar activity at the critical moment, often diffuses agitation before it escalates and prepares for a more peaceful night.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 9 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s9\">9. He wanders at night and risks falling<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>You wake up suddenly&nbsp;: the front door is ajar. He is in the hallway, in his pajamas, looking for something he can't name. Your first reaction is fear, then anger&nbsp;: \u201c&nbsp;What are you doing up&nbsp;?&nbsp;!&nbsp;\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is happening&nbsp;: nocturnal wandering often accompanies cognitive disorders. The person gets up with a real intention \u2014 to find the bathroom, \u201c&nbsp;go to work&nbsp;\u201d, return to a place from the past \u2014 but gets lost in the present. The real danger is falling and leaving the home. The goal is not to prevent movement by force, but to secure the space so that movement is safe.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Secure the environment first.<\/strong> Clear floors, rugs removed or secured, night lights along the path, lock out of sight on the front door. We act on the environment, not on the person.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Accompany instead of constraining.<\/strong> \u201c&nbsp;Come, I\u2019ll show you, it\u2019s this way&nbsp;\u201d&nbsp;: we follow their movement to gently redirect them towards the bed.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Look for the need behind the wandering.<\/strong> Thirst, bathroom, discomfort&nbsp;: addressing these often stops the wandering.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Talk to the care team.<\/strong> An occupational therapist can recommend adjustments&nbsp;; some technical and human solutions exist to secure nights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> tying up or locking the person, which increases agitation and the risk of injury. Any security measure should be decided with healthcare professionals. Also discover our <a href=\"#\">practical adjustments and supports for safer nights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce occurrences&nbsp;:<\/strong> a sufficiently active day exposed to light, with needs well met before bedtime \u2014 bathroom, reasonable hydration, comfort \u2014 reduces wandering. However, home adjustments remain the primary protection&nbsp;: they make nocturnal movement safe, regardless of the reason.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 10 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s10\">10. She calls you constantly and you can't sleep<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>This time, it\u2019s about you. She calls you several times a night&nbsp;: a sip of water, a pillow to adjust, the anxiety of being alone. You haven\u2019t had a full night\u2019s sleep in months. You\u2019re holding on, but you feel something giving way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is happening&nbsp;: behind these repeated calls, there is often a very real fear \u2014 of falling, being alone, dying at night. But a caregiver deprived of sleep for an extended period exposes themselves to exhaustion, irritability, mistakes, and their own illness. Preserving your sleep is not putting yourself first&nbsp;: it is the condition for continuing to provide support without collapsing.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Respond to the underlying need.<\/strong> A water bottle within reach, a night light, a reassuring object, a simple way to call&nbsp;: we reduce the reasons for calling.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Establish a gentle but clear framework.<\/strong> \u201c&nbsp;I\u2019ll come see you before I sleep, and I\u2019ll return if you really need&nbsp;\u201d&nbsp;: predictability reassures and spaces out the calls.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Get someone to help you.<\/strong> Another family member, a night aide, temporary care&nbsp;: sleeping a full night regularly is not a luxury.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Talk about your own exhaustion with your doctor.<\/strong> The caregiver's sleep is a health issue in its own right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> holding on by clenching your teeth for months without ever asking for help. To know the possible resources, consult our article <a href=\"#\">who to contact and how to endure over time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To reduce this happening&nbsp;:<\/strong> addressing the cause on your loved one's side \u2014 anxiety, pain, real need \u2014 reduces calls, but your recovery cannot wait for everything to be resolved. Organize regular respite nights now, even partial ones. A rested caregiver supports better, longer, and with more patience.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SUMMARY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-recap\">My loved one no longer sleeps, what to do&nbsp;: the summary table<\/h2>\n\n<p>To print and display on the refrigerator or near the bedroom in the first weeks. At night, when tired, we forget what we understood in calm&nbsp;: a visible reference takes over.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-tablewrap\">\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>\u2705 The reflex to have<\/th><th>\u274c To avoid<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>Waking up at 3&nbsp;am without falling back asleep<\/td><td>Get up, calm and dim activity, return to bed at drowsiness<\/td><td>Forcing to stay in bed, turning on lights everywhere<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Bedtime constantly postponed<\/td><td>Follow true sleep signals, stable evening ritual<\/td><td>Imposing a rigid time, turning it into a conflict<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Repeated trips to urinate<\/td><td>Secure the route, take notes, discuss with the doctor<\/td><td>Eliminating all drinks by yourself<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Day and night reversed<\/td><td>Morning light, short structured nap, active day<\/td><td>Letting sleep all afternoon<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Falling asleep at 8&nbsp;pm<\/td><td>Light activity after dinner, turning off the TV, going to bed<\/td><td>Stimulants in the evening, long TV nights<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Request for sleeping pills every night<\/td><td>Background ritual, calming anxiety, reassessing with the doctor<\/td><td>Giving \"for peace,\" changing the dose alone<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Waking up startled, anxiety<\/td><td>Reassure, re-anchor in reality, seek discomfort<\/td><td>Brutally contradicting the narrative<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Agitation at the end of the day<\/td><td>Light up before dusk, lighten the evening, stay calm<\/td><td>Arguing, multiplying stimulations<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Nocturnal wandering<\/td><td>Secure the places, accompany, seek the need<\/td><td>Restraining, locking up, shouting<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Repeated nighttime calls<\/td><td>Respond to the underlying need, get support, take care of yourself<\/td><td>Holding on alone in silence for months<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 The principle that applies to all ten<\/strong>\n  <p>Before reacting, ask yourself a single question&nbsp;: <em>could this behavior have a cause that the person cannot control&nbsp;?<\/em> Most often, yes&nbsp;: normal evolution of sleep, medical cause, anxiety, cognitive disorder. Addressing the response to the cause rather than to the person calms the scene \u2014 and, when the disorder persists or changes quickly, it is the doctor who diagnoses and proposes a course of action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SERIES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2>To go further<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-serie\">\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>In-depth guide<\/span>My loved one no longer sleeps&nbsp;: understanding what is happening in seniors' sleep<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>Toolbox<\/span>Activities, resources, and concrete adjustments for better nights<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>Support &amp; contacts<\/span>Who to contact, what support, and how to endure over time<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#\"><span>The training<\/span>Program, content, and who the DYNSEO sleep training is for<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Several free resources accompany the situations described here. To observe and convey what you notice to the doctor, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/\">catalog of free tools<\/a> offers simple follow-up supports to fill out night after night. For daytime stimulation \u2014 an important lever for better nights \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/scarlett-brain-games-for-seniors\/\">SCARLETT<\/a> app, designed for seniors, offers adapted activities, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/clint-brain-games-for-adults\/\">CLINT<\/a> app finely adjusts the level of difficulty. To situate your loved one's abilities, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tests\/\">cognitive tests<\/a> provide a first reference, useful to share with the care team.<\/p>\n<p>One last piece of advice to finish: keep a written record of the nights for a few weeks. A simple notebook placed on the bedside table, where you note the bedtime, awakenings, and the state of the next day, transforms a vague feeling \u2014 \u201che is no longer sleeping\u201d \u2014 into precise information that the doctor can actually use. It is often this small document, more than a long speech, that helps find the right cause and the right answer.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-faq\">\n\n  <h3>Is it normal for an elderly person to sleep less than before?<\/h3>\n  <p>Partly, yes. Sleep evolves with age: it becomes lighter, more fragmented, with earlier sleep onset and awakenings, and less deep sleep. The National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance and Inserm describe this natural transformation well. What is not normal, however, is significant daytime fatigue, insomnia that appears suddenly, persistent drowsiness, or suffering related to sleep. The right benchmark is not the number of hours, but how the person feels during the day. In case of doubt, describe the nights precisely to the doctor.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>My loved one is no longer sleeping, what should I do first?<\/h3>\n  <p>Start by observing and noting, for one to two weeks, without changing anything significant: bedtimes and wake-up times, nighttime awakenings, naps, evening drinks, mood the next day. This simple record is worth its weight in gold during a consultation. In parallel, act on three risk-free levers: regular schedules, morning daylight, active days with short naps. If the problem persists, is accompanied by confusion, pain, marked drowsiness, or appeared suddenly, make an appointment with the doctor: only they can investigate the cause.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Can we give melatonin or herbal tea to help them sleep?<\/h3>\n  <p>No supplement, plant, or medication, even over-the-counter, should be introduced to an elderly person without medical advice. Interactions with other treatments and side effects are real at this age. An herbal tea without active ingredients as part of an evening ritual can contribute to a calming atmosphere, but does not replace the search for a cause. For any product presented as \u201cnatural\u201d or \u201cfor sleep,\u201d ask the doctor or pharmacist before suggesting it: this is the safest reflex.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Should I wake my loved one if they are sleeping during the day?<\/h3>\n  <p>A short nap in the early afternoon can be beneficial and does not need to be eliminated. The problem comes from long or late naps, which deplete the \u201csleep pressure\u201d necessary for the night. Rather than waking them abruptly, it is better to suggest an activity, an outing, or a moment of light that will naturally limit prolonged drowsiness. If the person sleeps most of the day, it is not trivial: excessive drowsiness can signal a health problem or a treatment effect, to be discussed with the doctor without delay.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>What signs should lead to a quick consultation?<\/h3>\n  <p>Consult without delay in case of sudden onset of insomnia or confusion, significant and unusual daytime drowsiness, snoring with observed breathing pauses at night, nighttime falls, pain that wakes them, or expressions of deep discouragement or a desire to no longer live. A rapid change in sleep can accompany many medical situations. In case of a vital warning sign \u2014 chest pain, difficulty breathing, malaise \u2014 contact your country's emergency services immediately.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\u2139\ufe0f Information and not medical advice<\/strong>\n  <p>This article provides general guidelines for the daily lives of families and caregivers. It does not replace a diagnosis, medical advice, or professional support. Each situation is different: for any sleep disorder that persists, worsens, or concerns you, talk to the doctor who follows your loved one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA FINAL \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n  <h3>When my loved one can\u2019t sleep anymore, knowing what to do changes everything<\/h3>\n  <p>The DYNSEO training \u201cMy loved one can\u2019t sleep anymore: understanding and improving seniors' sleep\u201d brings together in 16 lessons what needs to be understood and what needs to be done, situation by situation. 100% online, unlimited access, at your own pace. Certified organization Qualiopi (N\u00b0 11757351875), with a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n  <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-understanding-and-improving-the-sleep-of-seniors-en\/\">Access the training \u2014 20 \u20ac<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\"][et_pb_code _builder_version=\"4.16\"]<section class=\"dynen dynen-inarticle\" data-dynen=\"inarticle\"><p class=\"dynen-h\">In this article<\/p><p class=\"dynen-sub\">The associated training<\/p><a class=\"dynen-form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/courses\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus-comprendre-et-ameliorer-le-sommeil-des-seniors\/\"><div class=\"dynen-form__img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mon-proche-ne-dort-plus.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"dynen-form__body\"><span class=\"dynen-tag dynen-tag--quali\">Qualiopi Training<\/span><b>My relative no longer sleeps: understanding and improving the sleep of elderly people<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">Discover the training \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><p class=\"dynen-sub\">Printable notebooks \u2014 Collection SCARLETT<\/p><div class=\"dynen-covers\"><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/collection-edith\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_01_berlin-von-frueher_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>Berlin from the past<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/collection-edith\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_02_der-schwarzwald_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The Black Forest<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/collection-edith\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_03_die-nord-und-ostseekueste_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The North and Baltic Sea Coast<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/collection-edith\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_04_die-alpen_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The Alps<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/collection-edith\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_06_die-50er-und-60er-jahre_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The 50s and 60s<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover dynen-cover--more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/collection-edith\/\"><span>See the SCARLETT collection \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3582,2915],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-771281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-from-our-coaches","category-les-conseils-des-coachs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond - DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond - DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-10T19:39:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-09-10T19:42:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"540\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"DYNSEO\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"DYNSEO\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"23 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"DYNSEO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/78ef63df2ee64e0989bc68f8401b38d6\"},\"headline\":\"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-10T19:39:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-10T19:42:05+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":4737,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Advice from our coaches\",\"Les conseils des coachs\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/\",\"name\":\"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond - DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-10T19:39:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-10T19:42:05+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":540,\"caption\":\"Keep your brain in shape with our fun applications\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Accueil\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Jeux de m\u00e9moire et stimulation cognitive\",\"description\":\"DYNSEO, and your brain is a new hero!\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"DYNSEO\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/logo-dynseo-new.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/logo-dynseo-new.png\",\"width\":5073,\"height\":1397,\"caption\":\"DYNSEO\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/78ef63df2ee64e0989bc68f8401b38d6\",\"name\":\"DYNSEO\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dynseo.com\\\/en\\\/author\\\/justine\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond - DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond - DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all","og_url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/","og_site_name":"DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all","article_published_time":"2026-09-10T19:39:01+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-09-10T19:42:05+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":540,"url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"DYNSEO","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"DYNSEO","Est. reading time":"23 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/"},"author":{"name":"DYNSEO","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/78ef63df2ee64e0989bc68f8401b38d6"},"headline":"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond","datePublished":"2026-09-10T19:39:01+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-10T19:42:05+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/"},"wordCount":4737,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png","articleSection":["Advice from our coaches","Les conseils des coachs"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/","url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/","name":"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond - DYNSEO - Educational apps &amp; brain training apps for all","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png","datePublished":"2026-09-10T19:39:01+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-10T19:42:05+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DYNSEO-demande-de-PCH-avec-nos-programme-de-jeux-de-memoire4.png","width":1080,"height":540,"caption":"Keep your brain in shape with our fun applications"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/my-loved-one-no-longer-sleeps-10-difficult-everyday-situations-and-how-to-respond\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Accueil","item":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"My Loved One No Longer Sleeps: 10 Difficult Everyday Situations and How to Respond"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/","name":"Jeux de m\u00e9moire et stimulation cognitive","description":"DYNSEO, and your brain is a new hero!","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#organization","name":"DYNSEO","url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/logo-dynseo-new.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/logo-dynseo-new.png","width":5073,"height":1397,"caption":"DYNSEO"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/78ef63df2ee64e0989bc68f8401b38d6","name":"DYNSEO","url":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/author\/justine\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771281","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=771281"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771281\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":771293,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771281\/revisions\/771293"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=771281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=771281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=771281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}