Getting Older? How Are You Sleeping?
Print this entrySleeping problems in the elderly are more than likely to manifest in a particular pattern, depending on the health of the person, and the prescription drugs they may be taking for their health problems. The quality of their sleep may change considerably, either because of less demands on their energy as a result of retirement, or through illness. Getting Older? How Are You Sleeping? Illness disrupts sleep patters in the elderly, and may result in increased awakenings due…