Evidence‐based recommendations for the assessment and management of sleep disorders in older persons
HG Bloom, I Ahmed, CA Alessi… - Journal of the …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Sleep‐related disorders are most prevalent in the older adult population. A high prevalence
of medical and psychosocial comorbidities and the frequent use of multiple medications …
of medical and psychosocial comorbidities and the frequent use of multiple medications …
Sleep and its disorders in aging populations
S Ancoli-Israel - Sleep medicine, 2009 - Elsevier
Most surveys confirm that older adults report sleeping about 7h a night. While sleep
architecture does change with age, most age-related sleep architecture changes occur in …
architecture does change with age, most age-related sleep architecture changes occur in …
Comparison of sleep parameters from actigraphy and polysomnography in older women: the SOF study
T Blackwell, S Redline, S Ancoli-Israel, JL Schneider… - Sleep, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives: Total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SE), and wake after sleep
onset (WASO) as assessed by actigraphy gathered in 3 different modes were compared to …
onset (WASO) as assessed by actigraphy gathered in 3 different modes were compared to …
Sleep in the elderly: normal variations and common sleep disorders
S Ancoli-Israel, L Ayalon, C Salzman - Harvard review of psychiatry, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
The most common complaints of older adults concern their difficulty initiating or maintaining
sleep, which results in insufficient sleep and an increased risk of falls, difficulty with …
sleep, which results in insufficient sleep and an increased risk of falls, difficulty with …
Usual sleep duration and cognitive function in older adults in Spain
R Faubel, E López‐GarcÍa… - Journal of sleep …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The few studies that have examined the association between usual sleep duration and
cognitive function have shown conflicting results. This cross‐sectional study examined the …
cognitive function have shown conflicting results. This cross‐sectional study examined the …
Effect of valerian on sleep quality in postmenopausal women: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Objective: Sleep disturbances reduce the quality of life. About 50% of postmenopausal
women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Complementary and alternative …
women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Complementary and alternative …
Sleep duration and health-related quality of life among older adults: a population-based cohort in Spain
Abstract Study Objectives: The few studies that have addressed the association between
sleep duration and health-related quality of life (HRQL) were cross-sectional and small …
sleep duration and health-related quality of life (HRQL) were cross-sectional and small …
Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on mood, sleep quality and quality of life in menopausal women: a randomized controlled trial
Z Monfaredi, J Malakouti, M Farvareshi… - BMC psychiatry, 2022 - Springer
Background One of the most critical periods in a woman's life is menopause. During
menopause, depression and anxiety are among the most common mood changes. Sleep …
menopause, depression and anxiety are among the most common mood changes. Sleep …
A randomized clinical trial of valerian fails to improve self-reported, polysomnographic, and actigraphic sleep in older women with insomnia
DM Taibi, MV Vitiello, S Barsness, GW Elmer… - Sleep medicine, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To test the effects of nightly valerian (Valeriana officinalis) extract to improve
sleep of older women with insomnia. METHODS: Participants in this phase 2 randomized …
sleep of older women with insomnia. METHODS: Participants in this phase 2 randomized …
Human longevity is associated with regular sleep patterns, maintenance of slow wave sleep, and favorable lipid profile
DR Mazzotti, C Guindalini, WAS Moraes… - Frontiers in aging …, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Some individuals are able to successfully reach very old ages, reflecting higher adaptation
against age-associated effects. Sleep is one of the processes deeply affected by aging; …
against age-associated effects. Sleep is one of the processes deeply affected by aging; …