Summary
This study evaluated sleep-wake behaviour in community-dwelling older adults and dementia caregiving contexts, applying a multifactorial model to understand how daytime light exposure and social factors like bed partners influence sleep health. Findings have practical implications for designing light environments and caregiver support strategies to improve sleep in aging and dementia populations.
Key Findings
- Daytime light exposure was identified as a key modifiable factor influencing sleep-wake behaviour in older adults.
- Partner/caregiver presence was found to impact sleep patterns, suggesting social and environmental factors must be considered alongside light in sleep health interventions for this population.
- The Multifactorial Influences on Sleep Health model was evaluated as applicable to ageing and community dementia care contexts.
Categories
Sleep & Circadian Health: Examines daytime light exposure as a factor influencing sleep-wake behaviour in older adults.
Dementia & Elder Care: Investigates sleep-wake patterns in community-dwelling older adults with dementia and the role of environmental and social factors.
Author(s)
AC Allan
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
3
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