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flag Nearly 22% of Canadian seniors in long-term care have sleep issues linked to health and medication factors, raising risks for heart disease, depression, and falls.

flag A new study of over 21,000 seniors in Canadian long-term care facilities found nearly 22% experienced sleep problems, linked to pain, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairment, daytime napping, and use of sedatives or antipsychotics. flag Poor sleep was tied to higher risks of heart disease, depression, and falls. flag Researchers stress that many factors are modifiable, urging better pain management, medication review, and personalized care to improve sleep and reduce strain on staff and the health system.

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