SLEEP – What’s All The Noise About?

Recorded On: 11/18/2022

It’s common for older adults to experience changes in the quality and duration of their sleep. Many of these changes occur due to changes in the body’s internal clock. Mental and physical health conditions may interfere with sleep. The relationship between physical health and sleep is complicated by the fact that many older adults are diagnosed with more than one health condition. Poor sleep quality in seniors can be related to the lifestyle changes that often come with aging as well. This program was developed to assist you in identifying residents with poor sleep hygiene and to implement interventions to encourage a good night's sleep!  

Objectives: 

  • Define what “quality sleep is” 
  • Identify the importance of sleep for the elderly
  • Identify bedtime routines to assist in good sleep hygiene 


This program is approved for 1.0 ANCC contact hours

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.25 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS. Call Maureen Rhone at 734-929-6446 for further information.

NAB Approval #20231229-1.25-A89526-DL

Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Risk Management

HealthCap Risk Management Services

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. In the last 8 years, she has personally conducted over 1,000 on-site risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the long-term care spectrum. As aA nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.

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