Sleep problems in elderly
Sat, 02/28/2009 - 15:30 — saif
Sleep problem in elderly:
-REM sleep amount is the same but distributed throughout the sleep into shorter cycles
-Non-REM: more of stage 1 and stage 2 and less of the deep sleep (stage 3 and stage 4).
Treatment: stop alcohol, regular daily schecule,
Medications: hydroxyzine (Vistaril), zolpidem (Ambien)