Senior Sleep Issues

Seniors are subject to a variety of sleep problems including restless-legs syndrome and sleep apnea. These sleep problems are sometimes normal byproducts of aging but can sometimes indicate that a senior has other underlying health problems. Discover what causes sleep problems in the elderly and how to fix them.

Articles About Senior Sleep Issues

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?
Snoring Isn't Just Annoying - It Can Be Deadly
Snoring can be an indication of a bigger problem: sleep apnea, which is a condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep.
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.
Angina: What it is and How it Affects Seniors
What is angina and why is it a dangerous heart condition?
Treatments for Depression
Left untreated, depression can lead to suicide. But there is no need for a person to suffer. There are many treatments available for depression.
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 Senior Sleep Issues

How do I get mom to wear an adult diaper when she refuses?
Approaching the subject and talking to an elderly mother or father about incontinence and wearing adult diapers requires sensitivity and discretion.

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News about Senior Sleep Issues

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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