Dr Eleni Kavaliotis
Research Fellow in the Sleep, Cognition and Mood Laboratory
Monash University
Dr Eleni Kavaliotis is a Research Fellow in the Sleep, Cognition, and Mood Laboratory at Monash University and a registered Psychologist. Her research focuses on the mechanistic role of sleep loss and sleep disorders in shaping cognition, mood, and overall health and well-being. Eleni’s aim is to bridge the gap between scientific research and community impact, helping individuals achieve better sleep and, in turn, better mental health. She is currently leading a project aiming to design and implement a digital sleep program to improve access to preventive sleep health interventions for community-dwelling people living with cognitive impairment and their care partners.
SESSIONS
Day 1
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Restless nights, restless care: Rethinking sleep in dementia care
Sleep disturbances in residents with dementia can lead to increased distress, and behavioural symptoms, while affecting the entire unit. How can better design, routines, and staff awareness support restful nights?
Learn best practices of personalised sleep routines, pain management, adjusting temperature and lighting, and calming techniques to improve sleep quality, reduce night-time incidents, create a better care environment
Dr Eleni Kavaliotis, Research Fellow in the Sleep, Cognition, and Mood Laboratory, Monash University