Practical non-pharmacological intervention approaches for sleep problems among older adults

Poor sleep is common among older adults, often caused by multiple underlying factors such as chronic stress. Poor sleep is subsequently associated with negative health outcomes including higher morbidity and mortality. Our primary purpose is to explore practical non-pharmacological intervention approaches integrating stress management to improve sleep quality among older adults. In doing so, we highlight approaches that appear to hold promise in real-world settings with older individuals. We conducted a tailored literature review specifically on approaches to improve sleep quality among older adults, with emphasis on those integrating stress management.

Source: Geriatric Nursing - March 9, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie MacLeod, Shirley Musich, Sandra Kraemer, Ellen Wicker Source Type: research