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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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An 84-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease is brought to the physician by her son for a follow-up examination. The patient lives with her son, who is her primary caregiver. He reports that it is becoming gradually more difficult to care for her. She occasionally has tantrums and there are times when she does not recognize him. She sleeps 6–8 hours throughout the day and is increasingly agitated and confused at night. When the phone, television, or oven beeps she thinks she is at the dentist's office and becomes very anxious. She eats 2–3 meals a day and has a good appetite. She has not fallen. She has not left the home in weeks except for short walks. She has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and hypothyroidism. She takes levothyroxine, aspirin, warfarin, donepezil, verapamil, lisinopril, atorvastatin, and a multivitamin daily. Her temperature is 37°C (98.4°F), pulse is 66/min, respirations are 13/min, and blood pressure is 126/82 mm Hg. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. It is important to the family that the patient continues her care in the home. Which of the following recommendations is most appropriate at this time?
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Adhere to a regular sleep schedule