Abstract:Mixed methods to measure movement and sleep in the elderly
Movement and sleep are both crucial for the elderly in terms of healthy ageing. Staying physically active as people age is positively associated with better sleep and health outcomes. But despite the growing attention to healthy ageing, the elderly don’t always keep up with the applicable guidelines in terms of movement. Furthermore, health workers don’t always know how to measure movement and sleep in elderly in order to advise and help… Show more
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