During the second survey, in November 1995, a count of residents on sedative-hypnotic agents was conducted again. And a new list was compiled for directors of nursing. This list was intended to be used as a general guide to nursing practices. It was not meant to replace policies and procedures established by individual facilities or state regulations. Promoting Rest and Sleep in the Elderly a One can relax without sleeping, but sleep rarely occurs until one is relaxed.
Relaxation is an individual matter.
For some residents, purposeful activities before bedtime may promote relaxation and sleep. A quiet, darkened room with as much privacy as possible is relaxing for nearly everyone. Reduce disturbances such as people entering and leaving the resident's room, buzzers, telephones, televisions, or outside noises. The temperature of the resident's room, amount of ventilation, and quantity of bed covering are matters of individual preference. Resident's wishes should be met whenever possible.