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When seniors have trouble sleeping
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.

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