Many residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities face sleep disturbances, impacting their health. A systematic review examined 54 studies to identify interventions that promote better sleep among these individuals. Key findings show that exposing residents to natural light and encouraging regular activity significantly improves sleep quality. These changes positively influence neurohormonal rhythms that regulate sleep and alertness. The review emphasizes the importance of these interventions in enhancing the overall well-being of older adults in care.
"Our sleep environment plays a critical role in the quality and duration of our sleep... Factors such as daily activity levels, nutrition, and exposure to natural light directly influence our body's neurohormonal rhythms."
"When these rhythms are disrupted, it can lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and trouble falling or staying asleep at night."
"The analysis pulls together data from 54 studies that evaluated 25 different sleep-promoting interventions."
"First, increased exposure to light during the daytime and increased activity levels were considerably effective at improving residents' sleep."
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