The potential perils of insufficient sleep have been well-documented, with one recent study indicating that too many restless nights can exacerbate chronic ailments like diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and more. However, insomnia has long plagued older adults, leaving many care managers struggling to accommodate for the negative effects of this deficiency.
But, according to new British research, advancements in technology such as remote monitoring applications could be a boon for eldercare professionals and their care recipients. How? Because the introduction of such programs may be able to address many common obstacles that keep older adults in residential communities from achieving a full night's sleep.
These obstacles, as outlined in a press release distributed by ScienceDaily, include depleted staffing levels in facilities where older adults require assistance to get into bed, and occasional interruptions from personnel as they make the rounds to check each care recipient's well-being.
"Telecare is often used for older people in their own homes, but is less often used by care […] homes," the researchers stated in a study abstract. "Bed occupancy sensors, floor pressure sensors or enuresis sensors could alert a pager held by night staff. Night care planning with individual residents could identify whether they would prefer visits by staff for checking, if this is necessary, or to discuss other options."
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