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SleepGetting Your Zzzzzzz's: Sleep, health, and agingThe third of five publications by the International Longevity Center-USA and the AARP Foundation bringing the latest aging research on aging to the general public tells older Americans how to fight sleeplessness and get a good night’s sleep. The sleeplessness affecting about one-third of all older Americans is not a natural part of aging and can lead to serious health disorders, according to “Getting Your ZZZZZZZs: How Sleep Affects Health and Aging."
“Not getting the right amount of sleep can become a serious health problem and it is not a natural part of
aging,” Robert N. Butler, M.D., president and CEO of the ILC-USA, said. “A large number of older
people often suffer from this medical condition and go unrecognized or are not treated appropriately.”
Sleeplessness Sets Up Vicious CycleSleep problems in old age may be caused by a combination of factors. Physical changes associated with aging can lead to sleep problems as can traumatic life experiences, such as the death of a spouse. Decreased physical activity and limited exposure to sunlight can also affect a person’s ability to sleep. “Sleeplessness sets up a vicious cycle. Older people have problems that disturb their sleep, which often affects their other body systems, especially hormone production and metabolism – causing more problems that disturb sleep even more,” the report states. To read more, click on our Related Links, below. Back
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