Sleep Disturbances in the Elderly.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Sleep disturbances are a common presenting symptom of older-age adults to their physicians. This article explores normal changes in sleep pattern with aging and primary sleep disorders in the elderly. Behavioral factors and primary psychiatric disorders affecting sleep in this population are reviewed. Further discussion examines sleep changes associated with 2 common forms of neurocognitive disorder: Alzheimer disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Common medical illnesses in the elderly are discussed in relation to sleep symptoms. Nonpharmacological and pharmacologic treatment strategies are summarized, with emphasis placed on risk of side effects in older adults. Future targets are considered.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Zdanys, KF; Steffens, DC
Published Date
- December 2015
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 38 / 4
Start / End Page
- 723 - 741
PubMed ID
- 26600105
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-3147
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.psc.2015.07.010
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States