Listening to voices across cultures: non-pharmacological approaches to coping with sleep problems in dementia among ethnically diverse older adults in the UK

This study underscores the potential of culturally grounded, mind-body approaches to address sleep disturbances in dementia care. By aligning interventions with communities' daily routines, spiritual beliefs, and emotional needs, non-pharmacological strategies can improve acceptability and relevance. Critically, these findings show that ethnicity and cultural background should not be overlooked in research and intervention design, as they shape how people experience and manage sleep. Community-embedded, participatory models can foster trust, sustain engagement, and ultimately support better sleep and well-being for people living with dementia and their caregivers.