Body Changes with Age: Rest and Sleep
Rest and sleep are essential to physical and mental health, yet many older adults experience changes in their sleep routine due to aging, illness, or environmental factors. This course introduces caregivers to the functions of sleep, how rest supports healing and well-being, and the most common reasons older adults experience sleep disturbances.
Caregivers will learn practical strategies for promoting better sleep, how to support relaxing evening routines, and when to report sleep issues that may indicate a change in health.
30 min Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Explain the functions and importance of rest and sleep in maintaining health, mood, and physical recovery.
- Describe how rest and sleep changes with age.
- Identify common causes of sleep disturbances in older adults.
- Recognize signs of disturbed or inadequate sleep and when to report.
- Support healthy sleep routines and restful environments.
- Promote rest during the day for clients who are anxious, bedridden, or recovering.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
