NW GWEC
Sleep and Dementia
Susan M. McCurry, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Research Professor Emeritus
School of Nursing
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
Describe the basics of normal sleep and common primary sleep disorders.
Discuss how aging and cognitive decline impact sleep.
Make evidence-based lifestyle recommendations to enhance sleep in their clients.
[From the Spring 2024 Dementia Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]