Sleep disturbances in aging Clinical evaluation and treatment of common disorders

Key Points

• Aging can lead to severe sleep disturbances, which negatively affect overall health and well-being.
• Key changes in sleep include reduced deep sleep and earlier circadian timing, worsening conditions over time.
• Clinical evaluation reveals that untreated sleep issues can progress to serious health disorders in older adults.
• Addressing sleep architecture changes may significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life for the elderly.

Abstract