Abstract

Summary

This paper discusses the use of light therapy as a non-pharmacological tool to improve sleep efficiency and consolidation in patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD), and its potential to improve visibility and reduce the risk of falls in these patients.
Categories

Categories

Alzheimer's disease: The paper focuses on the use of light therapy to improve sleep and reduce agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.
Patient recovery and healing: The paper discusses how light therapy can improve sleep and reduce agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease, potentially aiding in their recovery and healing.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light therapy can improve sleep efficiency and consolidation in patients with Alzheimer's disease, potentially helping to address issues of insomnia.
Depression: The paper discusses the potential of light therapy to reduce symptoms of depression in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how improved sleep through light therapy can potentially aid in the cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Aging: The paper discusses the use of light therapy in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper proposes a 24-hour lighting scheme to increase circadian entrainment, improve visibility, and reduce the risk of falls in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Authors

Author(s)

N Hanford, M Figueiro
Publication Date

Publication Year

2013
Citations

Number of Citations

174
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