Sleep
is
a
crucial
and
substantial
biological
process.
While
many
wearables
monitor
sleep,
they
focus
on
estimating
when
people
are
asleep,
but
do
not
take
into
account
circadian
rhythms.
Circadian
rhythms
are
the
biological
processes
that
influence
sleepiness
and
wakefulness.
Research
has
shown
that
wrist
temperature
is
influenced
by
our
circadian
rhythm.
We
are
investigating
how
sleep
and
sleepiness
are
reflected
in
wrist
temperature
and
how
these
patterns
are
influenced
by
age
and
dementia.
The
results
of
this
research
are
expected
to
result
in
a
better
understanding
of
sleep
that
could
inform
sleep
management
strategies
that
support
better
sleep
quality.
