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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Sleep disorders in the elderly

Sleep patterns in the young and aged
Sleep patterns in the young and aged
Symptoms
  • Frequent night awakenings
  • Difficulty falling asleep
  • Early morning awakening
  • Confusion differentiating between day and night

Signs and tests
  • History of sleep disturbances and history of contributing factors
  • Physical examination to rule out medical causes


Review Date: 08/22/2006
Reviewed By: Sandra W. Cohen, M.D. Private Practice specializing in geriatrics, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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