Sleep
As a health care worker providing care or services to older people living in residential or home care you are required to practice in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards. This learning resource will also have relevance in all of other health care settings providing care or services to older people. Aged Care Learning Solutions educational material is endorsed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe circadian rhythm and stages of sleep
- List common causes of sleep problems for older people
- List age related sleep changes
- Apply the care cycle to sleep management
- State strategies to manage sleep issues