Background: Insomnia remains one of the most common sleep disorders encountered in the
geriatric clinic population, frequently characterized by the subjective complaint of difficulty …

Aging is associated with substantial changes in sleep patterns, which are almost always
negative in nature. Typical findings in the elderly include a reduction in the deeper stages of …

Insomnia is a prevalent problem in late life. Sleep problems in the elderly are often
mistakenly considered a normal part of aging. Insomnia, the most common sleep disorder, is …

Objectives Symptoms of insomnia are highly prevalent in the elderly. A significant number of
pharmacological and non‐pharmacological interventions exist, but, up‐to‐date, their …

Abstract Purpose of Review To evaluate and summarize recent research articles pertaining
to insomnia in older adults that can guide healthcare providers on factors to consider when …

A good night's sleep is often more elusive as we age, because the prevalence of insomnia in
older people is high. Insufficient sleep can have important effects on daytime function by …

Background: primary and secondary insomnia, especially among older adults, is frequently
encountered by family physicians. Pharmacological interventions, although effective in some …

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the factors associated with insomnia in
community-dwelling elderly as a function of the nature and number of insomnia symptoms …

Insomnia disorder is an economic burden and public health concern affecting up to one-third
of the population of the United States. It is mostly seen in older age groups, and often …

Insomnia is a common but underrecognized problem in elderly patients. Five basic steps
can help clinicians identify and treat insomnia. The first step is to ask a single question about …