Can Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep and Health in Frail Older Adults?

Abstract

How Can Weighted Blankets Contribute to Better Sleep and Health for Frail Older Adults?

The findings of the doctoral thesis indicate that the use of weighted blankets can alleviate insomnia, reduce stress, and improve health and quality of life for older individuals in nursing homes. By calming the body's stress system, weighted blankets promote both nighttime sleep and daily functioning.

The article is based on Eva Hjort Telhede's doctoral dissertation (2024), Health intervention with weighted blankets for frail older people with insomnia in nursing homes. Doctoral Dissertation, Halmstad University. Halmstad University Publications.