Study Uncovers Hidden Link Between REM Sleep Apnea and Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s

New research identifies unique factors in elderly individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s, paving the way for tailored interventions.
A study conducted by a team from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a correlation between the number of sleep apnea episodes during the rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep stage and the degree of verbal memory decline in older adults who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Verbal memory is the mental capacity to remember and recollect information conveyed verbally or in writing, and it is especially susceptible to deterioration in Alzheimer’s.