|Articles|April 2, 2008

Psychiatric Times

  • Psychiatric Times Vol 25 No 4
  • Volume 25
  • Issue 4

Sleep Disorders in the Elderly

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.
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