Abstract

Summary

This paper explores the use of dawn and dusk simulation (DDS) to improve sleep patterns and daily functioning of nursing home residents with dementia, and discusses the challenges and limitations of using DDS, actigraphy and daily questionnaires in this population.
Categories

Categories

Dementia: The paper focuses on nursing home residents with dementia, discussing the impact of the disease on sleep patterns and daily functioning, and exploring the use of dawn and dusk simulation as a potential intervention.
Alzheimer's disease: The paper mentions Alzheimer's disease as the most prevalent type of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% of cases.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper investigates the use of dawn and dusk simulation to improve sleep patterns in nursing home residents with dementia.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the cognitive decline associated with dementia, including memory loss and difficulty communicating.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper explores the use of dawn and dusk simulation, a specific lighting design, to improve sleep patterns and daily functioning in nursing home residents with dementia.
Authors

Author(s)

R Ossenblok, YAW de Kort, L Huiberts, J de Groot
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