033 Safer Treatments for Insomnia in Aging

Dr. K explains how to safely and effectively treat insomnia in older adults, and why most seniors should avoid sleeping pills, which are bad for brain health. She also covers approaches to treating sleep problems in Alzheimer's.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how to safely treat insomnia in older adults, and why most seniors should avoid sleeping pills. She covers:

Why it’s essential to identify the cause(s) of sleep problems, before starting or continuing to use sleeping pills
Why over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids, such as diphenhydramine, benzodiazepines, and “z-drugs” such as zolpidem, are bad for memory and balance
Three proven insomnia treatments that are effective and safer than pills
Where to find cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia online
Approaches to treating sleep problems in people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Related episode: 

032 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging

How Sleep Affects Health & Changes with Aging
5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Seniors, & Proven Ways to Treat Insomnia
Insomniacs Are Helped by Online Therapy, Study Finds
Online insomnia therapy programs: SHUTi and Sleepio
The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need
How to Manage Sleep Problems in Dementia
How You Can Help Someone Stop Ativan

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