Sleep Basics
What fraction of our lives is spent asleep?
What is 1/3
As we age, does sleep become deeper or lighter?
What is lighter
Name one non-drug strategy to improve sleep.
What is relaxation, consistent schedule, reduce screen time
What body system helps regulate sleep and wake cycles?
What is Circadian rhythm
What is the most common sleep disorder worldwide?
What is Insomnia
What’s one thing nurses should assess for in older adults with sleep issues?
What is daytime sleepiness, irritability, or restlessness
What protein does the brain clear during sleep that’s linked to Alzheimer’s?
What is Beta- amyloid
What happens during sleep apnea?
What is breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep
What therapy helps treat insomnia without medication?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)