Publications by authors named "Miranda Varrasse McPhillips"
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- Sleep disturbances are common among caregivers of people with dementia, and a 7-week online program called Tele-Savvy helps improve caregivers' skills and mental health, potentially benefiting their sleep as well.
- A study analyzed data from a trial comparing Tele-Savvy with two other groups, finding that while there were no immediate effects on sleep quality, caregivers using Tele-Savvy did see significant improvement in insomnia symptoms over time.
- The research suggests that incorporating sleep health education into caregiver support programs could enhance outcomes, addressing the prevalent issue of sleep disturbance in this group.
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- This study investigated the link between older adults' sleep (both perceived and measured) and their physical activity levels, including how chronotype (morning vs. evening preference) influences this relationship.
- The research involved data from 116 older adults without dementia, using various sleep assessment tools like the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Actigraphy, alongside the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly.
- Results indicated that better subjective sleep, shorter sleep duration, and higher sleep efficiency correlate with increased physical activity; additionally, morning types may be better at mitigating the negative impact of poor sleep quality on physical activity.
Sleep disruption is common among older adults. Non-pharmacological interventions involving music has emerged as a promising approach to address sleep disruption. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effects of music interventions on sleep outcomes among older adults (age ≥ 50).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Daytime sleepiness is associated with multiple negative outcomes in older adults receiving long-term services and supports (LTSS) including reduced cognitive performance, need for greater assistance with activities of daily living and decreased social engagement. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of change in subjective daytime sleepiness among older adults during their first 2 years of receiving LTSS.
Design And Setting: Secondary analysis of data from a prospective longitudinal study of older adults who received LTSS in their homes, assisted living communities or nursing homes interviewed at baseline and every 3 months for 24 months.
Sleep disruption in persons with dementia is pervasive and contributes to negative health outcomes and decreased quality of life. Using Lawton's framework for quality of life in persons with dementia, the aim of this state-of-the-art review was to synthesize current knowledge on the association between sleep disruption and quality of life in persons with dementia in four domains: physical, social/behavioral, emotional well-being, and cognitive. Based on the final sample of six studies, sleep disruption was negatively associated with all four quality of life domains in persons with dementia.
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