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Sleep Disorders and Aging in Women
Wahida Akberzie1, Lynn Kataria2
1Department of Neurology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC VA Medical Center, 3B-103, 50 Irving Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20422, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|October 3, 2021
Summary
Sleep disturbances significantly impact aging women
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Women's Health
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are common in aging women.
- Research increasingly links sleep issues to mortality and health outcomes in this demographic.
- Comorbid conditions can confound the effects of sleep disturbances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review sleep disorders in women aged 65 and older.
- To examine the prevalence of these sleep disorders.
- To outline recommended treatment options for sleep disorders in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on sleep disorders in older women.
- Analysis of studies focusing on insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, restless legs syndrome, hypersomnia, and sleep-disordered breathing.
- Synthesis of information on prevalence and treatment.
Main Results:
- Specific sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing are prevalent in women over 65.
- Sleep disturbances can have short-term and long-term negative effects on health outcomes.
- Confounding factors such as comorbidities need consideration when evaluating sleep's impact.
Conclusions:
- Aging women experience various sleep disorders with significant health implications.
- Early identification and treatment of sleep disorders are crucial for improving outcomes in older women.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between sleep, aging, and health.
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