Sleep problems in the elderly.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.11.013 and PMC identifier 4406253.
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Abstract
Epidemiologic studies have shown that approximately 50% of older adults have sleep problems, many of which carry deleterious consequences that affect physical and mental health and also social functioning. However, sleep problems in late life are often unrecognized, and are inadequately treated in clinical practice. This article focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the 2 most common sleep problems in older patients: sleep apnea and insomnia.
Medical subject headings
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders