032 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging

Dr. K explains the most common causes of insomnia and other sleep problems in older adults, and offers advice on how to get them correctly diagnosed. She also explains how sleep changes with aging.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains the most common causes of insomnia and other sleep problems in older adults, and how to get them correctly diagnosed. She covers:

How sleep changes with normal aging
Common physical health and mental health problems that can affect sleep
What types of medications are especially associated with sleep difficulties
What to know about sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders
Restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep
What to do if you’re concerned about insomnia

How Sleep Affects Health & Changes with Aging
5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Seniors, & Proven Ways to Treat Insomnia
Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Assessment and Management of Sleep Disorders in Older Persons
HelpGuide.org Sleep Apnea Quiz
HelpGuide.org Restless Leg Syndrome

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