Sleep Pathology in the Elderly

E. A. Boudreau

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-378610-4.00518-0

Sleep Pathology in the Elderly

E. A. Boudreau

Neurology

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Abstract

Sleep problems are reported by over 50% of individuals aged 65 and older. While disorders such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia are more prevalent in the elderly, comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions and the medication used to treat these conditions also disrupt sleep. Furthermore, the consequences of sleep disruption, such as daytime sleepiness, impairment in cognitive function, and increased falls, may have a greater impact on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality and therefore require thorough investigation and treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Sleep
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	V2-659-V2-663
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123786111
ISBN (Print)	9780123786104
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-378610-4.00518-0
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

Keywords

Elderly
Hypersomnia
Hypothalamus
Insomnia
Melatonin
Nocturia
REM sleep behavior disorder
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep apnea

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine
General Neuroscience

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