Researchers from across the University of Bristol are contributing to COVID-19 rapid evidence reviews, co-ordinated by the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West).
It has long been known that disrupted sleep can increase the risk of dementia and anecdotal evidence suggests COVID-19 anxiety is having a detrimental effect on sleep. A new UK-wide study led by academics at the University of Bristol will focus on how the current lockdown is affecting sleep in older people with and without dementia. It is hoped the findings will increase our understanding of how sleep can influence brain health and long-term dementia risk.
