The Sleep Health Foundation raises issues about elderly Australians and their sleep patterns for Sleep Awareness Week, 5-8 August and the significance of getting a proper night of good sleep.
There are many distinct ways in which our capacity to learn, think simply and defend ourselves from any future damage to our brain plays a significant part in excellent quality sleep. Sleep is crucial for optimal cognitive functioning from infancy to old age.
Many individuals do not realise how much their sleep impacts their daily functioning, especially their memory and mood, but also the long-term consequences of bad sleep, which may include the development of dementia.