Global Certificate Course in Sleep Health and Aging

• Introduction to Sleep Health: Understanding the importance of sleep, its impact on overall health, and the prevalence of sleep disorders
• Sleep Physiology: Examining the stages of sleep, sleep cycles, and the underlying physiological processes
• Common Sleep Disorders: Identifying and differentiating various sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and parasomnias
• Assessing Sleep Health: Learning how to evaluate sleep quality and disorders through self-report measures, actigraphy, and polysomnography
• Treatment Approaches for Sleep Disorders: Exploring pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and behavioral interventions
• Sleep and Aging: Examining age-related changes in sleep patterns, sleep disorders prevalence, and the impact of sleep on cognitive and physical health in older adults
• Promoting Sleep Health in Aging Populations: Developing strategies to improve sleep quality and manage sleep disorders in older adults, including lifestyle modifications and environmental adaptations
• Special Considerations in Sleep Health and Aging: Addressing unique challenges and conditions in sleep health, such as dementia, chronic pain, and substance use
• Policy and Advocacy in Sleep Health: Understanding the role of policy and advocacy in promoting sleep health and addressing sleep disorders across the lifespan