Considerations for Managing Insomnia in Older Adults
Case Presentation
Inadequate Quality or Quantity of Sleep Associated With Increased Risk of Chronic Disease
Case Presentation Sleep History
Changes in Sleep With Normal Aging
Pathologies of Concern in Evaluating Disturbed Sleep in Older Adults
Case Comorbidities
Good Sleep Hygiene Practices
Case Continuation
Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults
Unintentional Misuse of OTC Sleep Aids by Older Adults
Risks Associated With the Use of Sleep Aids
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults
Insomnia-Associated Conditions and Outcomes
Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults
Arousal Systems in Insomnia Subjects That Do Not Deactivate From Waking to Sleep
Decision Making in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults
Conceptual Model of Sleep-Wake Regulation Relevant to Insomnia
Decision Making in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults
Pharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults: Inappropriate agents
Pharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults: Appropriate Agents
Follow-Up After Initiation of Treatment for Insomnia
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