Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#109 - Sleep in the Elderly: What A Drag It Is Getting Old
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!
