Age-Related Insomnia – Are You at Risk?
Age-Related Insomnia – Are You at Risk?
Age-related insomnia, a common problem among people over 50, is a complex medical condition caused by physical and/or emotional disorders, increased stress, lack of exercise, and diet and/or lifestyle changes. There is a common misperception that as people age they need less sleep; however, this is not true. Elderly people need as much, perhaps even more sleep, than they did when they were young to maintain a healthy immune system.
For an elderly person suffering from such a sleep disorder, the first order of business is to undergo a physical examination by a …