2. Objectives
• Discuss factors that influence the
resident’s rest and sleep
• Identify sleep pattern changes that
occur with the elderly
• Identify actions the NA may take to
help the resident rest and sleep
3. Common Sleep Pattern
Changes
• May take longer to go to sleep
• May have irregular sleep patterns
• Less able to tolerate too little sleep
– sleep deprivation
• May need short naps during the day
4. Factors that Effect Rest and
Sleep
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Illness
Nutrition
Exercise
Environment
Drugs and other substances
Lifestyle changes
Emotional problems
Pain
5. Promote Rest and Sleep
• Take care of physical needs
– Thirst; Hunger; Bathroom; Pain
• Comfort
– Comfortable in bed; wrinkle-free linens;
backrub; follow their routine
• Environmental comfort
– Temperature; ventilation; noise; lighting
