Tailoring Protocols to Successfully Recruit and Retain Older Adults in a Longitudinal Study of Sleep and Cognition

Many studies attest to the challenges of recruiting and retaining older adults in longitudinal studies. This article presents the methods used by the Physiological Research to Improve Sleep and Memory Project to recruit and retain 115 adults (70+ years) in a 2-year study that involved yearly administrations of two neurocognitive test batteries and two nights of polysomnography. The paper describes strategies which are built on knowledge obtained from participant informants and the use of tailored, individualize protocols. Together, these strategies enabled participants to become vested in the research process and to fully participate in all aspects of the study

Cerebrovascular Disease and Patterns of Cerebral Oxygenation During Sleep in Elders

The aim of this descriptive exploratory study was to describe patterns of cerebral oxygen reserves during sleep and their association with cerebrovascular risk factors in elders

Exploratory Analysis of Cerebral Oxygen Reserves during Sleep Onset in Old and Young Adults

To explore differences in cerebral oxygen reserves during sleep in old and young adult

Tailoring Protocols to Successfully Recruit and Retain Older Adults in a Longitudinal Study of Sleep and Cognition

Many studies attest to the challenges of recruiting and retaining older adults in longitudinal studies. This article presents the methods used by the Physiological Research to Improve Sleep and Memory Project to recruit and retain 115 adults (70+ years) in a 2-year study that involved yearly administrations of two neurocognitive test batteries and two nights of polysomnography. The paper describes strategies which are built on knowledge obtained from participant informants and the use of tailored, individualize protocols. Together, these strategies enabled participants to become vested in the research process and to fully participate in all aspects of the study

Cerebral Oxygenation in Wake and During Sleep and Its Relationship to Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Without Sleep Disordered Breathing

This descriptive cross-sectional study investigated the relationships between cerebral oxygen reserve and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults