Understanding and Combating Sleep Problems That Affect Seniors
13% of men and 36% of women over the age of 65 have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, according to a study reported by Sleep Education. Seniors need as much sleep as children and adolescents, usually 7-9 hours on average. As people age, sleep patterns naturally tend to change. They shouldn’t, however, consist of problems […]
Age and Sleep Apnea: Does Age Affect The Prevalence of Sleep Apnea?
Previously we discussed how not all patients with sleep apnea fit the typical profile of someone suffering from a sleep disorder. The notion that mostly middle-aged, overweight men are the ones likely to develop sleep apnea is a misconception that often leads to misdiagnosis in atypical patients with sleep apnea. And while it’s true that […]
