Presents information on sleep for older adults from Martin Scharf, director of the Center for Research in Sleep Disorders in Cincinnati. Sleep apnea as an example of a sleep disorder; Need to see a doctor for diagnosis ...
November2,2021 Anita Slomski JAMA.2021;326(17):1666. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.19071 FullText Older adults who slept an average 6 hours or less or 9 hours or more per night have worse cognitive function and other health outcomes than those who get a normal 7 to 8 hours nightly, astudyinJAMA...
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a leading treatment for obstructive sleep apnea among older adults. The therapy uses a machine that delivers a constant flow of air at a prescribed setting through a mask.Getting the most suitable CPAP maskis recommended to ensure comfort and ...
Some who don't get a full night's rest might supplement with daytime sleep, which is something a lot of older adults do as their days become less structured, she said. Tips for improving sleep as you age In addition to the standard rules for good sleep hygiene, which include a cool,...
Sleep in older adults: normative changes, sleep disorders, and treatment options. Clin Geriatr Med. 2014;30(3):591–627 Review of sleep and aging, including a discussion of insomnia and sleep disordered breathing in older adults. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Benjafield AV, ...
Sleep disorders and disturbances can severely impact overall health and quality of life, increasing the risk of falls, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, and other adverse health outcomes. Despite their prevalence and impact, these conditions in older adults are often underdiagnosed and under...
Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects. Mar 8 Expert tips for sleeping better as you age It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve ...
Stone, who has been researching sleep and older adults for decades, has also also found that women may be more sensitive to sleep disruptions than men. Women tend to have more complaints about sleep, andinsomnia is more common in women. ...
According to this study, a hot bath taken 1.5 hours before bed decreased sleep fragmentation in older adults with sleep challenges. 16. Brew Sleepy Tea^ Brew up a relaxing herbal tea like chamomile or kava kava, which studies suggest may help with falling asleep. (21) (22)Researchers also ...
For older adults, early morning blue light exposure may help support good sleep and activity, van der Veen says. "This may not work for everybody, [but] it does give real-world evidence that this simple and affordable approach could potentially help many people enjoy better sleep a...