BACKGROUND: Insomnia remains one of the most common sleep disorders encountered in the geriatric clinic population, frequently characterized by the subjective complaint of difficulty falling or maintaining sleep, or nonrestorative sleep, producing significant daytime symptoms including difficulty concentrating and mood disturbances. METHODS: A search of the literature was conducted to review the epidemiology, definition, and age-related changes in sleep, as well as factors contributing to late-life insomnia and scales utilized for the assessment of insomnia in older people. The aim is to summarize recent diagnostic guidelines and both nonpharmacological and pharmacological strategies for the management of insomnia in the older population. RESULTS: Insomnia remains a clinical diagnosis. There are several demographic, psychosocial, biologic, and behavioral factors that can contribute to late-life insomnia. Older adults are at higher risk for the medical and psychiatric effects of insomnia. CONCLUSIONS: The most important aspect in evaluation of insomnia is detailed history taking and thorough physical examination. Nonpharmacological treatment options have favorable and enduring benefits compared to pharmacological therapy.
BACKGROUND:Insomnia remains one of the most common sleep disorders encountered in the geriatric clinic population, frequently characterized by the subjective complaint of difficulty falling or maintaining sleep, or nonrestorative sleep, producing significant daytime symptoms including difficulty concentrating and mood disturbances. METHODS: A search of the literature was conducted to review the epidemiology, definition, and age-related changes in sleep, as well as factors contributing to late-life insomnia and scales utilized for the assessment of insomnia in older people. The aim is to summarize recent diagnostic guidelines and both nonpharmacological and pharmacological strategies for the management of insomnia in the older population. RESULTS:Insomnia remains a clinical diagnosis. There are several demographic, psychosocial, biologic, and behavioral factors that can contribute to late-life insomnia. Older adults are at higher risk for the medical and psychiatric effects of insomnia. CONCLUSIONS: The most important aspect in evaluation of insomnia is detailed history taking and thorough physical examination. Nonpharmacological treatment options have favorable and enduring benefits compared to pharmacological therapy.
Authors: Andrew D Krystal; Alan Lankford; H Heith Durrence; Elizabeth Ludington; Philip Jochelson; Roberta Rogowski; Thomas Roth Journal: Sleep Date: 2011-10-01 Impact factor: 5.849
Authors: Thomas Roth; Catherine Coulouvrat; Goeran Hajak; Matthew D Lakoma; Nancy A Sampson; Victoria Shahly; Alicia C Shillington; Judith J Stephenson; James K Walsh; Ronald C Kessler Journal: Biol Psychiatry Date: 2010-12-31 Impact factor: 13.382
Authors: Christina S McCrae; Ashley F Curtis; Jacob M Williams; Natalie D Dautovich; Joseph P H McNamara; Ashley Stripling; Joseph M Dzierzewski; Richard B Berry; Karin M McCoy; Michael Marsiske Journal: Behav Sleep Med Date: 2019-06-15 Impact factor: 2.964