#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!