Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

#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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