|Articles|April 2, 2008
- Psychiatric Times Vol 25 No 4
- Volume 25
- Issue 4
Sleep Disorders in the Elderly
Author(s)Jana R. Cooke, MD
A variety of conditions may account for the sleep difficulties experienced by many older adults, including specific sleep disorders, circadian rhythm disturbances, and medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
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Educational Objectives
After reading this article, you will be familiar with:
- The effects of aging on sleep.
- How the various sleep disorders impact older adults.
- How to diagnose each of the sleep disorders that can develop in older adults.
- Optimum treatments for each of the sleep disorders.