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Sleep disorders
Insufficient sleep affects our daily functioning as well as our physical and mental health. While changes to our sleep patterns are a part of the normal aging process, research suggests that much of the sleep disturbances reported among older adults can be attributed to physical and mental illnesses and the medications used to treat them. Read more below.
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New year, new me? Strategies to help achieve your New Year’s resolutions!
Research points to strategies that can help you quit smoking, exercise more, achieve a healthy weight, and improve your sleep. -
Bullying between residents in nursing homes: Be part of the solution, not the problem
As society pays increasing attention to addressing bullying in schools and workplaces, bullying among seniors remains a taboo and neglected issue. Did you know that recent studies show that about 1 in 5 seniors are bullied? -
Non-drug options for dementia-related sleep problems
Take a look at what the evidence says about non-drug options for dementia-related sleep problems. -
“Sweet dreams are made of these?” 3 strategies that aim to improve sleep
Sleep and sleep quality play an important role in keeping us healthy. There are multiple strategies that aim to help us sleep longer or better; research sheds light on which ones are effective and which ones we may want to pass on. -
Turning on the tunes: 3 evidence-based benefits of music
Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do! Research lends support to the use of music for improving our mental and physical health. -
Looking to catch some quality zzz’s? Let’s talk music!
They say if "you snooze, you lose”. But getting enough sleep, as well as good quality sleep, is important for our mental health, cognitive health, and physical health. Some evidence suggests that music may be a promising non-drug-based strategy for improving sleep quality in older adults. -
When "good nights" are rare: Do sleeping pills help people with dementia?
Do sleep aid medications help to improve sleep for people with dementia? -
Getting a good night's sleep: Options for people with obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep. Treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and dental devices can help. -
A pain in the neck! Does a specialized pillow really help?
Neck pain is a common and disabling health problem that can affect your daily function including sleep. Specialized pillows have been used to help but the recent evidence is limited. -
Sleep and aging: How many zzz's are optimal to stay healthy?
Many are concerned about how much sleep is 'normal' and how much we need for successful aging. Although there is no simple answer, the scientific evidence shows that sleep duration has important links to health.
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