Studies from University of Michigan School of Public Health Describe New Findings in Geriatrics and Gerontology [Sleep Quality And Duration And Risk of Falls in Older Adult Women: The Study of Women's Health Across The Nation (Swan)].

A recent study conducted by the University of Michigan School of Public Health focused on the relationship between sleep quality and duration and the risk of falls in older adult women. The research found that poor sleep quality and shorter sleep duration were associated with an increased risk of falls and a greater number of falls in this demographic. The study emphasized the importance of promoting adequate, high-quality sleep as an essential component in fall prevention for older adult women. For more information, the full report can be accessed through Innovation in Aging, published by Oxford University Press. [Extracted from the article]