1. Nursing Assistant Monthly Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Quality sleep promotes well-being. Sleep, aging, and health

2. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Quality sleep is important.  Strengthens memory.  Reduces the risk of falls in the elderly.  Promotes healing.  Supports the immune system. October 2014Sleep, aging, and health

3. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Causes of sleep disruptions  Natural aging process.  Chronic disease.  Medication side effects.  Sleep disorders.  Long-term care environment (excess noise, light). October 2014Sleep, aging, and health

4. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Chronic diseases and poor sleep Chronic conditions can disrupt nighttime sleep:  Heart and lung disease.  Arthritis and joint problems.  Dementia. October 2014Sleep, aging, and health

5. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Sleep disorders  Sleep-disordered breathing or sleep apnea.  Restless leg syndrome.  REM sleep behavior disorder. October 2014Sleep, aging, and health

6. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Minimizing sleep disruptions  Keep noise to a minimum at night.  Avoid turning on lights at night.  Help residents remain active through the day.  Limit fluid intake after dinner.  Offer to open blinds.  Encourage residents to go outdoors during the day. October 2014Sleep, aging, and health

7. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Nutrition and sleep The food residents consume impacts their quality of sleep.  Encourage most fluid intake during daytime hours.  Offer high-carbohydrate snacks in the evening.  Encourage high-protein foods for breakfast, such as yogurt, eggs, and meats. (Remember to follow individual residents’ dietary restrictions.) October 2014Sleep, aging, and health

8. Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Understanding sleep patterns  Talk to residents about their preferred sleep routine.  Observe whether residents reposition themselves at night.  Report your observations to the licensed nurse. October 2014Sleep, aging, and health