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Sleeping Difficulties As You Age

Sleep disorders and aging are not entirely related, but health issues that develop at an older age, result in sleep disorders.  Sleeping disorders in elderly people can lead to several health issues and to daytime fatigue. Recommended Read:  5 Common Health Concerns for Seniors 5 common causes of sleep disorders are listed below: Medical issues related to old age:  Old age causes certain health issues like heart and lung conditions that affect breathing. Also. gastroesophageal reflux disease, which results in heartburns. and diseases like osteoarthritis, prostate enlargement, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s can cause sleep disorders. Sleep apnea, snoring and other breathing disorders:  Breathing issues aggravate with age. These breathing disorders can create problems with sleep-related breathing patterns. Several questionnaires and objective sleep tests are conducted to detect these breathing disorders. Insomnia:  This disorder occurs when people have difficulty sleeping. This is one of the most significant sleep disorders. This sleep disorder can be associated with fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, quality of life, and several other long-term health outcomes. Insomnia can be assessed by tracking sleep patterns and using a sleep journal. Recommended Read:  Seniors and Sleep: What You Need to Know Restless leg syndrome (RLS): The restless leg syndrome is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder in which there is an overwhelming urge to move your legs when they are in a resting position.