Integrative strategies for REM behavior disorder

I recently had a patient, Jorge, a 62-year-old man who came to the sleep center because he had been acting out his dreams while he sleeps. The dreams were violent, featuring Jorge fighting off an intruder, causing him to kick, shout, and even leap out of bed. Two to four nights per week, the episodes were severe, lasting for more than five minutes. After meeting with Jorge and discussing family history, which included dementia, I determined Jorge was suffering from rapid eye movement (REM)…