Bluish light therapy 1 hour in AM drops depression by 1/3 in dementia and by extension in elderly in 2 weeks
Zang, Lili, et al.
The effect of light therapy on sleep disorders and psychobehavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: A meta-analysis.
Plos one 18.12 (2023): e0293977
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0293977&type=printable
- 15 randomized control trials with 3 using dementia depression scoring
- 1 hour AM use of bluish (though white color) bright light daily
- Obvious improvement in sleep and mood
Example of Mood improvement:
Figueiro, Mariana G., et al.
Effects of a tailored lighting intervention on sleep quality, rest–activity, mood, and behavior in older adults with Alzheimer disease and related dementias: a randomized clinical trial.
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 15.12 (2019): 1757-1767.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-89521-9
- 60 cm away light box 1hour in AM for 2 weeks
- 14 cases
Comment – They have them at Costco for Xmas – worth considering for those afflicted.
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