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Lighting intervention improves sleep and mood for Alzheimer’s patients

A tailored lighting intervention in nursing homes can positively impact sleep, mood and behaviour for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to preliminary findings from a new study.

A tailored lighting intervention in nursing homes can positively impact sleep, mood and behaviour for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to preliminary findings from a new study. People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may experience sleep problems, wandering, and associated daytime irritability. This study tested whether a tailored daytime lighting intervention could improve sleep and behaviour in Alzheimer’s patients living in long-term care facilities. Compared to baseline and to the inactive lighting condition, the lighting intervention significantly decreased sleep disturbances, depression and agitation. While all measures improved, the most significant improvement was seen in sleep quality. “Here we show

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