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Prevalent sleep problems in the aged.

S Ancoli-Israel¹, D F Kripke

¹Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego.

Biofeedback and Self-Regulation

|December 1, 1991

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Sleep disturbances are common in older adults and can be linked to sleep apnea. This condition, characterized by respiratory cessation during sleep, affects a significant portion of the elderly population and warrants further attention.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sleep Medicine
Respiratory Disorders

Background:

Sleep quality significantly impacts daytime functioning, general health, and well-being.
Older adults frequently report sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmentation.
These issues can stem from various factors including circadian rhythm changes, medications, and sleep apnea.

Purpose of the Study:

To review 12 years of research on sleep patterns in the elderly.
To highlight the prevalence and significance of sleep apnea in older populations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of research data spanning 12 years.
Examination of sleep studies from three distinct elderly populations.

Main Results:

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Between 24% and 42% of elderly individuals studied experienced five or more sleep apneas per hour.
4% to 14% of participants had 20 or more apneas per hour.
Sleep apnea is prevalent in the elderly population.

Conclusions:

Sleep apnea is highly prevalent among the elderly.
Given its association with dementia and mortality, the high prevalence of sleep apnea is of critical importance.
Further research and clinical attention are needed for sleep apnea in older adults.