Sleep Disorders in the Elderly

• Autores: Kathleen Yaremchuk
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 34, Nº. 2, 2018, págs. 205-216
• Idioma: inglés
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  • More than one-half of elderly patients report a sleep complaint—some are physiologic and others are associated with primary and secondary sleep disorders.

    Some of the issues can be improved through patient education and guidance, and others require further testing or referral for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

    It is important to recognize and give advice regarding sleep disorders to improve the quality of life and safety for the elderly and their families