Dr. Rowe discusses USF Nursing study to improve sleep of those caring for people with Alzheimer’s on Health, Wealth, and Wisdom Radio Show
University of South Florida College of Nursing Professor and Endowed Chair Meredeth Rowe, RN, PhD, FGSA, FAAN discussed on Health, Wealth, and Wisdom 1470 AM AMGG Radio (Senior Voice of America) her current study focused on individuals who care for people suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The study tests the relationship between caregiver sleep and heart disease to help understand what negatively affects caregiver health.
Meredeth Rowe, professor of nursing at the University of South Florida, explains how the integrated nighttime monitoring system she helped develop tracks the bed occupancy and movement patterns around the house of a loved one with dementia. Photo taken at USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Center for Memory C.A.R.E.
Dr. Rowe’s special interview about the $1.9 million study, funded by National Institute on Aging (NIA), aired on July 17, 2013 during the radio’s 4 p.m. broadcast. Her full interview was also posted on Senior Voice America’s website.
Dr. Rowe is currently enrolling participants for this study. For more information, contact USF College of Nursing Research Project Manager Brandi Mallek, at (813) 974-1827 or bmallek@health.usf.edu.
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