Sleep Disorders in Elderly people and Medicine

Sleep disorders in geriatric age are common, they are often unrecognized and may carry serious adverse physical, mental, and social consequences.
At least 50% of older adults suffer from one of several different sleep disorders.
The most common sleep disorders in older adults are insomnia and OSA, but age-related changes in sleep, comorbidity, and other causes of sleep disturbance must also be considered
Will the review in this topic he following sleep disorders:
- Insomnia in Aging
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Circadian Rhythm Disorder
- Restless Legs Syndrome

Author(s): Mana Alshahrani

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