Abstract
It is critical to differentiate normal age-related sleep changes in healthy individuals and actual sleep problems in older adults that might be associated with other declines in health and in turn have negative consequences on health and well-being. This article will describe age-related changes to sleep and circadian rhythms, risk factors for sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances, and will conclude with optimal healthy sleep and circadian rhythm habits in older adults.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-6, Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 123-131 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323910941 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Circadian rhythm
- Healthy circadian rhythms
- Healthy sleep
- Normal aging
- Older adult
- Sleep
- Sleep hygiene
- Sleep promotion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience