#109 - Sleep in the Elderly: What A Drag It Is Getting Old

Aging is a certainty of life, and with it comes changes in sleep. Understanding these changes is central to life-long pursuit of healthy sleep. In this episode we will:Discuss whether or not older individuals sleep less than younger individualsEvaluate the role of schedules and schedule flexibility in the sleep of the elderlyLearn why the circadian rhythm diminishes with ageSpotlight the role of exercise in the sleep of seniorsLook at various sleep disorders of the elderlyList the consequences of poor sleep in older individualsProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!