Sleep Patterns in the North

patient with encephalography electrode. medical examination Electroencephalogram studying the vascular system of the brain (EEG)
People living in the Circumpolar North have more seasonal variation in light that may disrupt circadian rhythms when compared to those living in non-polar regions. There is also a greater prevalence of sleep and circadian disruption with advancing age. However, sleep patterns of older adults living in the Circumpolar north is understudied. This leaves gaps in knowledge regarding sleep and circadian targets for monitoring and intervention in order to maintain and improve sleep health and associated daytime and physiological functioning in this population. In this study, we synthesize existing studies reporting on the sleep patterns and circadian disturbances to get a better sense of how the environment affects sleep among older adults living in the Circumpolar North. Stay tuned for our upcoming publication!