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Could improving sleep elevate wellbeing in carers of people with dementia?

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

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Sleep is a physiological requirement which impacts the function of every cell, tissue and organ. Sleep is also pivotal in maintaining psychological wellbeing. Poor sleep quality and reduced sleep quantity have tangible effects on mental and physical wellbeing. However, sleep complaints are prevalent amongst caregivers of people living with dementia. They have been associated with increased risk of institutionalisation of the person they are caring for, increased sense of burden and poorer psychological health.

Dr Aisling Smyth at the School of Nursing, Edith Cowan University is trialling a sleep promoting intervention E to see if we can improve the sleep and wellbeing of dementia caregivers. The ECU ‘Sleeping Better Program’ is an interactive, four weekly workshop, based at ECU Psychological Services Centre in Wanneroo, WA 606, beginning in early March. The workshop will include:

  • Sleep education
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Strategies to combat worrying and intrusive thoughts
  • Relaxation techniques

In order to participate you must:

  1. Be an informal caregiver of a community dwelling person living with dementia
  2. Self-identify as a poor sleeper
  3. Have no known diagnosis of sleep apnoea or a sleep disorder
  4. Not take sleeping medication more than once per week regularly

If you are interested, please provide your details at this link and we will be in touch shortly https://eaecu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a90TaMtwww7a5N4

ECU ethics approval (2019-206-SMYTH)

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