Sleep and older patients

Sleep disturbances are common among older adults. The elderly population reports more symptoms associated with poor sleep initiation and maintenance and increased daytime napping. Sleep problems may be caused by various factors, including medication use, medical and psychiatric illnesses, and primar...

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Published inClinics in chest medicine Vol. 28; no. 4; p. 673
Main Authors Harrington, John J, Lee-Chiong, Jr, Teofilo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2007
Subjects
Aged
Aging - physiology
Circadian Rhythm - physiology
Humans
Risk Factors
Sleep - physiology
Sleep Wake Disorders - etiology
Sleep Wake Disorders - physiopathology
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Summary:Sleep disturbances are common among older adults. The elderly population reports more symptoms associated with poor sleep initiation and maintenance and increased daytime napping. Sleep problems may be caused by various factors, including medication use, medical and psychiatric illnesses, and primary sleep disorders. The consequences of poor sleep quality may include cognitive impairment, daytime sleepiness, and reduced quality of life. The evaluation and management of these disorders is discussed in this review.
ISSN:0272-5231
1557-8216
DOI:10.1016/j.ccm.2007.07.002