Sleep disorders in the elderly
Symptoms
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Difficulty telling the difference between night and day
- Early morning awakening
- Waking up frequently during the night
Signs and tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam to rule out medical causes. Diagnosis is also based on the patient's history of sleep disturbances and other contributing factors.
Review Date: 01/23/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the
American Accreditation HealthCare Commission
(
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