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View article: Material Well‐Being, Oral Health and Affordability of Dental Care in Late‐Middle‐Aged New Zealanders
Material Well‐Being, Oral Health and Affordability of Dental Care in Late‐Middle‐Aged New Zealanders Open
Background Little is known about oral health among New Zealanders in late middle age. Planning for the needs of older people should be informed by adequate information on the oral health and dental service use of those who will be entering…
View article: P073 Sleep health training within aged care to enhance workplace capability
P073 Sleep health training within aged care to enhance workplace capability Open
Introduction Poor sleep is common among older adults in aged care. While non-pharmacological approaches show promise in improving residents’ sleep, they remain unavailable within existing service delivery, highlighting an area of critical …
View article: It “Made a Huge Difference when He had a Dry Bed in the Morning”: Impacts of Dementia-Related Incontinence on Unpaid Carers’ Sleep, Health, and Quality of Life
It “Made a Huge Difference when He had a Dry Bed in the Morning”: Impacts of Dementia-Related Incontinence on Unpaid Carers’ Sleep, Health, and Quality of Life Open
Incontinence is a common consequence of dementia. Incidence is more likely at night, having repercussions for sleep quality and the exacerbation of waking symptoms of dementia as well as negative carer affect. However, the person-centred e…
View article: Sensationalising Sleep: Perspectives and Protocols for Understanding Discourses of Sleep Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Sensationalising Sleep: Perspectives and Protocols for Understanding Discourses of Sleep Health in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
Sufficient sleep is a basic right, vital for functioning and wellbeing. Socioecological disparities in sleep status are increasingly highlighted. However, broader social and cultural factors, including beliefs and practicalities of sleep, …
View article: ‘I’m doomed!’: audience responses to media reporting on the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
‘I’m doomed!’: audience responses to media reporting on the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease Open
The media are influential in shaping beliefs and attitudes towards health practices and behaviours, and the science of sleep is often disseminated through online news media. This paper explores audience responses to media reporting on the …
View article: 1339 Assessing the Feasibility of a Multimodal Sleep Intervention for Community-dwelling Dyads of People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners
1339 Assessing the Feasibility of a Multimodal Sleep Intervention for Community-dwelling Dyads of People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners Open
Introduction People living with dementia frequently experience sleep disturbances, and their informal care partners are also at high risk of poor sleep. Few sleep interventions consider the unique sleep interplay and challenges within care…
View article: Gender difference in cognitive functioning varies by level of purpose in life – Results of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement (NZHWR) study
Gender difference in cognitive functioning varies by level of purpose in life – Results of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement (NZHWR) study Open
Background High purpose in life – the extent of engagement in activities that are personally valued and give a sense of direction and meaning to life – has been associated with higher cognitive functioning and may protect against dementia.…
View article: Area‐based socioeconomic deprivation is associated with cognitive decline in midlife to early late‐life New Zealanders without cognitive impairment
Area‐based socioeconomic deprivation is associated with cognitive decline in midlife to early late‐life New Zealanders without cognitive impairment Open
Background Research identified individual‐level socioeconomic factors as key determinants of cognitive health. This study investigated the effect of area‐based socioeconomic deprivation on cognitive outcomes in midlife to early late‐life N…
View article: Higher socioeconomic deprivation in areas predicts cognitive decline in New Zealanders without cognitive impairment
Higher socioeconomic deprivation in areas predicts cognitive decline in New Zealanders without cognitive impairment Open
Previous studies identified individual-level socioeconomic factors as key determinants of cognitive health. This study investigated the effect of area-based socioeconomic deprivation on cognitive outcomes in midlife to early late-life New …
View article: O074 “We just have to be there; we just have to listen”: Experiences of staff supporting older adults with sleep disturbances in aged residential care
O074 “We just have to be there; we just have to listen”: Experiences of staff supporting older adults with sleep disturbances in aged residential care Open
Introduction Deterioration of sleep is acknowledged as a key factor associated with older adults, particularly those with dementia, (transitioning into formal care. However, further research is required concerning sleep status within such …
View article: P083 Sleep in an ageing society: Key propositions for future sociological research
P083 Sleep in an ageing society: Key propositions for future sociological research Open
Introduction Recent policy reports have identified the importance of healthy ageing as well as sleep but rarely together. When they are, it often neglects existing sociological insights. It is possible that this is because this work is bec…
View article: P020 Spinning sleep: Constructions of sleep in New Zealand’s online magazine texts
P020 Spinning sleep: Constructions of sleep in New Zealand’s online magazine texts Open
Introduction Approximately a third of adults report suboptimal sleep, however, medicalised approaches to sleep seldom align with the realities of ordinary life. Familial sleep arrangements and schedules of contemporary society influence sl…
View article: Sleep as a social and cultural practice in Aotearoa: a scoping review
Sleep as a social and cultural practice in Aotearoa: a scoping review Open
Traditionally, sleep science is grounded in biology, physiology, and medicine. But socio-cultural considerations provide a crucial lens into sleep health. Exploring the sociology of sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ) could broaden our un…
View article: Integrating lived experience to develop a tailored sleep intervention for people living with dementia and carepartners
Integrating lived experience to develop a tailored sleep intervention for people living with dementia and carepartners Open
Objectives Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent and have adverse health consequences for both people living with dementia and their carepartners. Despite this, they are under-addressed caregiving settings. This study aimed to explore th…
View article: Kei te moe te tinana, kei te oho te wairua – As the body sleeps, the spirit awakens: exploring the spiritual experiences of contemporary Māori associated with sleep
Kei te moe te tinana, kei te oho te wairua – As the body sleeps, the spirit awakens: exploring the spiritual experiences of contemporary Māori associated with sleep Open
For Aotearoa New Zealand Māori, sleep and wairua (spirit) are closely intertwined. During sleep the wairua awakens and journeys across multiple dimensions of time and space to attain the tools and knowledge the individual needs to navigate…
View article: Changes in indicators of well‐being on moving from home to long‐term care for Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand: A retrospective cohort study
Changes in indicators of well‐being on moving from home to long‐term care for Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand: A retrospective cohort study Open
Objective To investigate changes in well‐being measures for older Māori after moving from community to long‐term care (LTC). Methods We undertook a retrospective cohort study of older Māori in New Zealand (NZ) who had received assessments …
View article: Māori perspectives on sleep and aging
Māori perspectives on sleep and aging Open
Introduction Sleep is vital for health in older adulthood. Ethnic disparities have been noted with regards to sleep health. However, culturally appropriate approaches to sleep as a broader social experience are lacking. Methods Here, sleep…
View article: Examining the structure validity of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index among female workers during New Zealand’s initial COVID-19 lockdown
Examining the structure validity of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index among female workers during New Zealand’s initial COVID-19 lockdown Open
View article: Referee report. For: A protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials of interventions to improve sleep in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: A protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials of interventions to improve sleep in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Multi-modal sleep intervention for community-dwelling people living with dementia and primary caregiver dyads with sleep disturbance: protocol of a single-arm feasibility trial
Multi-modal sleep intervention for community-dwelling people living with dementia and primary caregiver dyads with sleep disturbance: protocol of a single-arm feasibility trial Open
Background Disturbed sleep is common among people living with dementia and their informal caregivers, and is associated with negative health outcomes. Dyadic, multi-modal interventions targeting caregiver and care-recipient sleep have been…
View article: Social determinants of modifiable dementia risk in Māori and Non‐Māori: Results of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement study
Social determinants of modifiable dementia risk in Māori and Non‐Māori: Results of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement study Open
Background Dementia risk varies along the social gradient, which needs to be considered in risk reduction and prevention strategies. Revealing links of social determinants of health (SDOH) and modifiable health and lifestyle factors for de…
View article: FC36: Social determinants of modifiable dementia risk in Maori and Non-Maori: Results of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement study
FC36: Social determinants of modifiable dementia risk in Maori and Non-Maori: Results of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement study Open
Background: Dementia risk varies along the social gradient, which needs to be considered in risk reduction and prevention strategies. Revealing links of social determinants of health (SDOH) and modifiable health and lifestyle factors for d…
View article: Exploring older care recipients’ sleep status as a predictor for informal carer distress: evidence from New Zealand’s interRAI home care assessment data
Exploring older care recipients’ sleep status as a predictor for informal carer distress: evidence from New Zealand’s interRAI home care assessment data Open
Objectives Understanding factors affecting informal carers’ well-being is important to support healthy ageing at home. Sleep disturbances of care recipients are increasingly recognised as affecting the well-being of both parties. This rese…
View article: P110 How do Night-time Awakenings, Assistive Technologies, and Help-seeking Behaviours Impact Australian Carers Sleep? A Cross-sectional Study
P110 How do Night-time Awakenings, Assistive Technologies, and Help-seeking Behaviours Impact Australian Carers Sleep? A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction Carers who provide support for those living with a disability or long-term health conditions have been recognised as being at increased risk of negative health outcomes due to the demands of caregiving. In particular, carers a…
View article: Improving continence management for people with dementia in the community in Aotearoa, New Zealand: Protocol for a mixed methods study
Improving continence management for people with dementia in the community in Aotearoa, New Zealand: Protocol for a mixed methods study Open
Background The number of people living with dementia (PLWD) in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) was estimated at 96,713 in 2020 and it is anticipated that this number will increase to 167,483 by 2050, including an estimated 12,039 Māori (indigeno…
View article: “It’s Just [Complicated] Sleep”: Discourses of Sleep and Aging in the Media
“It’s Just [Complicated] Sleep”: Discourses of Sleep and Aging in the Media Open
The media are influential in shaping beliefs and attitudes on aging and health-related behaviors. Sleep is increasingly recognized as a key pillar for healthy aging. However, the role of media representations of sleep is yet to be assessed…
View article: “I think I could have coped if I was sleeping better”: Sleep across the trajectory of caring for a family member with dementia
“I think I could have coped if I was sleeping better”: Sleep across the trajectory of caring for a family member with dementia Open
Dementia-related sleep changes can lead to disruptions among families living with dementia which can jeopardise carers’ wellbeing and ability to provide support. This research explores and represents the sleep of family caregivers across t…
View article: Characteristics of Atypical Sleep Durations Among Older Compared to Younger Adults: Evidence from the New Zealand Health Survey
Characteristics of Atypical Sleep Durations Among Older Compared to Younger Adults: Evidence from the New Zealand Health Survey Open
Background Understanding and supporting sleep is important across the life span. Disparities in sleep status are well documented in mid-life but under-explored among older populations. Methods Data from 40,659 adults pooled from the New Ze…
View article: Sleep disturbance in caregivers of individuals with Parkinsonism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep disturbance in caregivers of individuals with Parkinsonism: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives The global prevalence of Parkinsonism continues to rise given ageing populations. Individuals with Parkinsonism who have moderate or severe symptoms typically require a high level of care, including assistance with activities of…
View article: P045 Profiles of Sleep Status in Older Adults and the Associated Characteristics
P045 Profiles of Sleep Status in Older Adults and the Associated Characteristics Open
Introduction Sleep problems become more prevalent in older adulthood having implications for healthy ageing. Characteristics of sleep status are under-explored among older populations. Methods Data from 13,309 adults ≥ 15 years was analyse…