This project built knowledge regarding the impact of sleep problems on the health and well-being of older people, people with dementia, family carers, and aged care services. Two studies analysed existing national datasets (NZ Health Survey) and assessment forms for residential care (interRAI home care assessment), and another two explored people’s experiences using focus groups with older Māori and non-Māori, and interviews with carers who have recently transitioned a family member with dementia into care.

Funders: Health Research Council Emerging Researcher Grant,
Lotteries Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Academic Team: Dr Rosie Gibson & Professor Philippa Gander (Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University); Professor Chris Cunningham (Research Centre for Māori Health and Development, Massey University); Associate Professor Mary Breheny (School of Health Science, Massey University); Professor Matthew Parsons (Professor in Gerontology at Waikato District Health Board and University of Auckland); Dr John McCarthy (Ministry of Health); and Professor Tony Dowell (Otago University Wellington).