Pain and fatigue of osteoarthritis peaks in morning after a poor night’s sleep
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
Sleep
Time to turn off the TV? Nighttime exposure to artificial light tied to obesity in women
Older women who leave the television and other lights on while asleep have a higher likelihood of becoming obese, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
How do they sleep at night?
Residents arrive at our doors, with sleep likely harmed by illness and pain, and changes in circadian rhythms. While we can’t alter some of these factors, as care providers we can become more attuned to the importance of sleep for our residents and train our teams to create environments that are more conducive to slumber.
The fifth vital sign
It turns out Linda Shell’s hero had modern medicine right all along, even if her last utterance was well over 100 years ago.
McKnight’s virtual trade show offers 3 free CE credits Tuesday
Dementia, falls prevention and staffing will be the topics of three separate webinars during the next McKnight’s virtual trade show, which takes place Tuesday and offers three free CE credits.
Bank that sleep now
When I was very young, my parents used to chuckle at how I, a through-and-through suburban kid, would rise so early and turn on the TV to watch … the farm report.
The Walking (Half-) Dead
OK, I’ll admit it. I am a huge fan of the AMC show, “The Walking Dead,” which incidentally had a blockbuster Season 5 premier Sunday. It’s really bizarre because I am a big weenie when it comes to scary movies. I can’t even watch the previews for a horror movie on TV without hiding under a blanket.
Good news for (yawn) shift workers and residents
Long-term care professionals around the country cheered wildly last week when the Food and Drug Administration approved Belsomra, a new sleep drug. Shift workers applauded the addition to their medicine cabinets, already well-stocked with sleep aids. “I’ve tried melatonin and Ambien, but I didn’t feel great on either one of those dr—” said certified nursing assistant Susie Sleepless, interrupted by a yawn.
Certain lights ease dementia
Certain lights may improve quality of life for residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, according to a new study.
Special lights improve behavior, sleep and eating for nursing home residents with dementia, study finds
Installing a particular kind of light in nursing homes could soothe residents with dementia and improve their sleep and eating patterns, according to recently published research findings.
