A new study aims to bring better sleep to nursing home residents with Telecare. By employing bed occupancy sensors, floor sensors or enuresis sensors, Telecare allows for older peoples’ sleep to be monitored. It is traditionally used by older people in their own homes, but it could be greatly beneficial for nursing homes as well. Staffing levels, […]
If you find that you are having trouble sleeping, your very own pillow might be to blame. When it comes to sleep, small changes can go a long way toward big improvements. Possible pillow problems: Your pillow is a decade old: While some things may get better with age such as wine and jeans, your pillow is […]
As we age, insomnia is more likely to become an issue. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 67% of older adults suffer from symptoms of insomnia, including daytime sleepiness, and waking up numerous times during the night. Here are some of the things that may contribute to an increase in insomnia amongst older people: 1. […]
When we think of the ideal place to a baby to sleep, it’s likely that we picture a wooden baby crib with a nice mobile hanging above it. However in Finland, that’s not always the norm. Imagine transforming a cardboard box into the perfect place for your newborn to sleep. For more than 75 years, mothers-to –be […]
Drowsy driving is a a serious risk for people on the road, particularly if you work in the transportation industry. Many times a driver will feel alert, not realizing that that are falling asleep. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that it is possible for parts of the brain to shut down and go […]
Scientists have not found why we dream just yet but, it won’t keep them from trying, or us from dreaming. Nightmares especially, can cause serious sleep disruptions. Most of the time, we can simply move on because they don’t happen every night, but for some people it can become a serious health problem. Chronic nightmares […]
How many times did you hit the snooze button this morning? The reason why you feel the need to repeatedly try to get more sleep each morning shouldn’t be overlooked. This bad habit is often a sign of poor sleep quality and can lead to daytime sleepiness. According to The Huffington Post, fragmented sleep is […]
Registered nurses have a crucial role in healthcare, but it’s common for them to be fatigued and sleep-deprived while working. A new study is reporting that nurses who are tired, experience sleep loss, and daytime sleepiness are more likely to report decision regret regarding their clinical decisions, compared to well-rested nurses. For nurses, decision regret […]
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are severe and life-changing. More than a million people in the US have suffered a SCI, with at least 100,000 of them being veterans. Despite the high number of people affected, researchers are still in the process of finding out how (SCI) affect patients beyond physical paralysis. Researchers have known for […]
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