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#109 - Sleep in the Elderly: What A Drag It Is Getting Old

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Aging is a certainty of life, and with it comes changes in sleep. Understanding these changes is central to life-long pursuit of healthy sleep. In this episode we will:

  • Discuss whether or not older individuals sleep less than younger individuals
  • Evaluate the role of schedules and schedule flexibility in the sleep of the elderly
  • Learn why the circadian rhythm diminishes with age
  • Spotlight the role of exercise in the sleep of seniors
  • Look at various sleep disorders of the elderly
  • List the consequences of poor sleep in older individuals

Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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110 episodes

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Manage episode 430089386 series 3365942
Content provided by Chris Winter. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chris Winter or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Aging is a certainty of life, and with it comes changes in sleep. Understanding these changes is central to life-long pursuit of healthy sleep. In this episode we will:

  • Discuss whether or not older individuals sleep less than younger individuals
  • Evaluate the role of schedules and schedule flexibility in the sleep of the elderly
  • Learn why the circadian rhythm diminishes with age
  • Spotlight the role of exercise in the sleep of seniors
  • Look at various sleep disorders of the elderly
  • List the consequences of poor sleep in older individuals

Produced by: Maeve Winter
More

Thanks for listening and sleep well!

  continue reading

110 episodes

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