032 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging

February 09, 2017 • 00:25:19
032 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging
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032 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging

Feb 09 2017 | 00:25:19

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains the most common causes of insomnia and other sleep problems in older adults, and how to get them correctly diagnosed. She covers:

  • How sleep changes with normal aging
  • Common physical health and mental health problems that can affect sleep
  • What types of medications are especially associated with sleep difficulties
  • What to know about sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders
  • Restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep
  • What to do if you’re concerned about insomnia

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