aging changes in sleep…

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sleep patterns, in the young, aged, nocturia, anxiety, discomfort, pain associated, chronic illnesses, effect of changes, sleeping difficulty, annoying problem, seldom dangerous, sleep is lighter, awakenings more frequent, older people, feel deprived of sleep, total sleep time has not changed, sleep deprivation, eventually cause confusion, mental changes, treatable, symptoms should lessen, adequate sleep is obtained, sleep problems, a common symptom of depression, evaluated, depression, causing the problem, common problems, insomnia is one, the more common sleep problems, the elderly, sleep disorders, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, sleep apnea, breathing stops, sleep, cause severe problems, prevention, elderly respond differently to medications than younger adults, it is very important to consult, a health care provider, taking medications, sleep, avoid sleep medications, at all possible, medications, depression, very helpful, depression contributes, the sleep problem, most antidepressants, not produce the problems associated, sleeping medications, a mild antihistamine is more effective than an actual sleeping pill, relieving short-term insomnia, sleeping medications, benzodiazepines, used only, short time, lead to dependence, needing to take the drug to function, addiction, compulsive use despite adverse consequences, build up in body, toxic effects, take them, long time, confusion, delirium, falls, side effects, take measures to promote sleep, exercise, moderately, afternoon, avoid stimulants caffeine, found in coffee, tea, cola drinks, at least 3, 4 hours, bed, a light bedtime snack helpful, find that warm milk increases sleepiness, contains a natural sedative-like amino acid, try to go to bed, same time every night, wake, same time each morning, not take naps, use the bed only, sleep, sexual activity, fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed, a quiet activity reading, listening to music, feel sleepy, get back in bed, try again, not successful in 20 minutes, repeat, drinking alcohol at bedtime, make sleepy, best to avoid it, alcohol increases awakenings later, in the night, related topics, aging changes, in the nervous system, insomnia.