Lack of sleep experienced by older adults in care homes

This paper, published by Care England in partnership with Ally Cares, reveals an often overlooked issue in care delivery: the chronic lack of sleep experienced by older adults in care homes across the UK. It draws on research and data from over 5,000 care home residents, showing that many are getting fewer than five hours of uninterrupted sleep per night, with consequences for their health, safety and quality of life. The findings link poor sleep with increased risk of falls, infections, malnutrition, cognitive decline, and early hospital admissions. The report calls on care providers and policy-makers to treat sleep with the same urgency and priority as nutrition, mobility and medication.