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S H Feinsilver1, G Hertz

  • 1Sleep Disorders Center, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York.

Clinics in Chest Medicine
|September 1, 1993
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Sleep issues are common in older adults. This review covers normal sleep, aging-related changes, and specific sleep disorders like sleep-disordered breathing, nocturnal myoclonus, and REM sleep behavior disorder in the elderly.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in the elderly population.
  • Normal sleep architecture undergoes significant changes with advancing age.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review normal sleep patterns.
  • To discuss age-related alterations in sleep physiology.
  • To provide an overview of common sleep disorders in the elderly, with a focus on specific conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of normal sleep.
  • Analysis of age-related changes in sleep.
  • Focused review of sleep-disordered breathing, nocturnal myoclonus, and rapid-eye movement behavior disorder in older individuals.

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Main Results:

  • Normal sleep is characterized by distinct stages and cycles that are altered by aging.
  • Sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea, is a significant concern in the elderly.
  • Nocturnal myoclonus and REM sleep behavior disorder are also important conditions to recognize in this demographic.

Conclusions:

  • Aging affects sleep architecture and increases susceptibility to sleep disorders.
  • Sleep-disordered breathing is a prevalent and treatable condition in older adults.
  • Recognition and management of nocturnal myoclonus and REM sleep behavior disorder are essential for improving sleep quality in the elderly.