When seniors have trouble sleeping
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05-06-2009, 07:13 AM
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When seniors have trouble sleeping
Sleep disturbances — including trouble getting to sleep or waking frequently throughout the night — are common in elderly people.
The US National Library of Medicine offers this list of common reasons for sleep problems in older people: Today’s Tips * Increased need to urinate. * Pain, particularly from arthritis. * Depression. * Neurological problems. * Alzheimer’s disease. * Side effects of taking certain medications. * Not getting enough exercise. * Consuming too much caffeine. http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=176106 |
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