In 2012, Harris, et. al., aimed to investigate the potential benefits of a brief 3-minute slow-stroke back massage (SSBM) on the total duration of nighttime sleep among individuals aged 65 years and older, living with dementia, and experiencing sleep disturbances in nursing homes. Conducted as a pilot randomized controlled trial, the study involved 40 participants who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n … Continue reading Can a brief back massage improve sleep in dementia patients?