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RxFiles : Q&A Summary Oct 2013 Debbie Bunka Chronic Insomnia in older adults Sleep patterns naturally change as one gets older . Compared to younger people, older adults : 1,2,3 Sleep fewer hours & take longer to fall asleep Wake up more often during the night & are more easily disturbed by light, noise, pain, May not adapt as quickly to changes, such as a new bed Have changes in their sleep cycle, older adults spend less time in the most restful stage of sleep (less deep sleep) Result: tend to experience daytime sleepiness What is chronic insomnia?
RxFiles: Q&A Summary www.RxFiles.ca ‐ Oct 2013 Debbie Bunka Chronic Insomnia in Older Adults Sleep patterns naturally change as one gets older. Compared to younger people, older adults: 1,2,3 • Sleep fewer hours & take longer to fall asleep
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