The Elderly and Sleeping Problems

Sleeping problems are common among the elderly. Many suffer from frequent wakefulness, sometimes caused by pain or problems like prostate trouble. Treatments are available, from medications to mechanical devices like white noise machines. Find out how to deal with sleeping problems in the elderly.

Articles About Elderly Sleeping Problems

How to Help Cure Insomnia
Insomnia, which is the inability to fall asleep, or stay asleep, affects almost half of elderly adults 60 and older.
Do People Need Less Sleep As They Age?
Sleep needs change over a person's lifetime. But as we age, do we need less sleep...or more?
Restless Leg Syndrome and Other Sleep Disorders
Movement disorders, such as restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement, make it very difficult for seniors to sleep.
Bed Wetting in Elderly Seniors
Nocturnal enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting. There are several techniques for treating bed wetting.
How to Pick the Right CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea
A continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP machine is a common treatment for sleep apnea.
The Latest Research on Strokes
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke sponsors a wide range of research aimed at finding ways to prevent, diagnose and treat strokes in the elderly.

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Sleeping Problems

Mom has Dementia. She Doesn't Sleep and Calls for Help. I Need Sleep. Help!
There are some techniques that you can try to get your elderly mother to sleep at night.

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News about Elderly Sleeping Problems

Memory Loss Linked to Sleep Loss
Lack of sleep has been linked to memory loss and an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases. Now, researchers are stressing that the sleep you get needs to be uninterrupted.

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