On this UVA Speaks podcast, Meghan Mattos, Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia, discusses age-related sleep changes and the consequences for the health and safety of older adults. Mattos shares her research investigating the connection between poor sleep, cognitive decline, and the potential of digital interventions and behavioral changes to improve cognition and memory.

Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.

Meghan Mattos is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on preventing and treating cognitive impairment in older adults, particularly those living in rural areas with limited access to care. Mattos practiced clinically in acute and critical care settings before pursuing her Ph.D., where she developed her research interests in gerontology, cognitive health, and health equity. Her continued commitment to providing care to underserved and aging communities drives her research, clinical, and teaching interests.