The study described a healthy sleep pattern as being more of a morning person, sleeping for seven to nine hours a night, never having insomnia or experiencing it rarely, no snoring and no frequent sleepiness during the day
Objectives: The Sunbeam trial significantly reduced falls in long-term aged care (LTC) residents. The current study's primary objective was to undertake subgroup analysis of the Sunbeam trial, to determine whether the intervention was effective for reducing falls in LTC residents with mild-moderate cognitive impairment/dementia. Secondary objectives were to determine intervention effects on cognitive and physical function. Design: Subgroup analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT). Setting and Participants: Permanent residents of LTC in Australia who participated in the Sunbeam trial with Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) scores <83 >(Mini-Mental State Examination >14 = main trial inclusion criteria). Methods: Of 221 participants, 148 had an ACE-R <83 and were included in this study. Sixteen LTC residences>(clusters) were randomized to receive either the Sunbeam program or usual care. The Sunbeam program involved two 1-hour sessi
Too many senior pets end up in shelters when their owners no longer want to care for them. We urge you to not give up on your best friends when they need you the most.
Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training and discipline, it can help anyone live more fully in the moment.