Sleep and Thinking in Older Adults Using a New Sensor

Researchers are investigating whether sleep problems—especially a condition called sleep apnea where breathing pauses during sleep—are connected to thinking and memory problems in people over 55. This study uses a new wearable sensor called the ANNE Vital Sign System to measure sleep quality and breathing patterns, then tests how these measurements relate to cognitive performance.

Many older adults struggle with sleep problems and thinking difficulties, but current sleep testing requires an uncomfortable overnight hospital stay that many people avoid. This study exists to see if a comfortable wearable sensor can help doctors understand the connection between poor sleep and cognitive decline—potentially leading to easier detection and earlier treatment of these common problems.