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  • Gerontology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Sleep disturbances affect roughly 50% of the elderly population.
  • These sleep issues negatively impact physical health, mental well-being, and social functioning.
  • Clinical recognition and treatment of sleep problems in older adults remain insufficient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of common sleep disorders in older patients.
  • To highlight the prevalence and consequences of sleep problems in late life.
  • To improve clinical practice regarding geriatric sleep issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on sleep apnea and insomnia in older adults.
  • Synthesis of current diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines.
  • Emphasis on clinical recognition and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Sleep apnea and insomnia are highly prevalent in older adults.
  • Undiagnosed and untreated sleep disorders contribute to significant health declines.
  • Effective diagnostic and treatment protocols are available but underutilized.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep problems are a major concern in geriatric populations.
  • Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of sleep apnea and insomnia are crucial.
  • Enhanced clinical attention to sleep disorders can improve health outcomes in seniors.