Summary
This pilot study investigates the effects of bright morning light exposure on the activities of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems at night in older people with dementia, finding that such exposure can enhance parasympathetic activity and potentially alleviate cognitive function deterioration.
Categories
Dementia: The study focuses on older people diagnosed with dementia, investigating the effects of bright morning light exposure on their autonomic nervous system activities and cognitive function.
Alzheimer's disease: A significant proportion of the study participants were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia.
Cognitive function and memory: The study investigates the impact of bright morning light exposure on cognitive function in older people with dementia, finding potential benefits.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study involves the use of bright morning light exposure as a therapeutic intervention, which relates to considerations of lighting design in the context of health care.
Phototherapy: The study uses bright morning light exposure as a form of light therapy to potentially enhance parasympathetic activity and cognitive function in older people with dementia.
Author(s)
CR Liu, TBJ Kuo, JH Jou, CTL Lai, YK Chang, YM Liou
Publication Year
2023
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