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J Martin1, T Shochat, P R Gehrman

  • 1San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, California, USA.

Respiratory Care Clinics of North America
|July 27, 1999
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Sleep difficulties are common in older adults but treatable. Addressing sleep disorders, circadian rhythm issues, medical conditions, and medications can significantly improve sleep quality, especially in institutional settings.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Older adults frequently experience sleep disturbances.
  • Common causes include sleep disorders and circadian rhythm issues.
  • Medical conditions and medications can also negatively impact sleep.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the causes and effective treatments for sleep difficulties in older adults.
  • To highlight the impact of medical illnesses and medications on sleep.
  • To address sleep quality in institutionalized versus community-dwelling older populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sleep disturbances in older adults.
  • Analysis of treatment efficacy for sleep disorders and circadian rhythm disturbances.

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  • Examination of the influence of medical comorbidities and pharmacotherapy on sleep.
  • Comparison of sleep quality between institutionalized and community-dwelling older adults.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific sleep disorders and circadian rhythm disturbances in older adults are treatable.
    • Effective management of medical illnesses and medications can improve sleep.
    • Sleep is more disturbed in institutionalized older adults compared to community-dwelling peers.
    • Specialized interventions can enhance sleep quality in institutional settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Sleep problems in older adults are multifactorial but amenable to treatment.
    • Comprehensive management of health conditions and medications is crucial for improving sleep.
    • Targeted strategies are needed to improve sleep in institutionalized older adults.