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April 23, 2026The Journals of Gerontology Series A0 citations

Effects of Inhaled Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

BSBelçim Ede Sarıkaya SASebahat AteşIstanbul Bilgi University TKTuğba Kaman

Key Points

To evaluate the effects of inhaled aromatherapy on sleep quality and cognitive function in older adults.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial in residential care settings.
Implemented a multi-component inhalation protocol aligned with circadian rhythms.
Assessed changes in sleep architecture and cognitive outcomes.
Improvements in sleep architecture were observed among participants using aromatherapy.
Cognitive function showed positive changes, indicating enhanced mental performance.
The results suggest inhaled aromatherapy as a viable complementary intervention for older adults.

Abstract

A circadian-aligned, multi-component inhalation aromatherapy protocol may represent a feasible and clinically relevant complementary intervention to improve sleep architecture and cognitive outcomes in older adults residing in residential care settings.

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