title: Sleep in the older adult.
abstract: Sleep problems tend to increase with age, so much so that insomnia can become entwined with other health issues among older people. This article looks at causes of sleep problems and explains how nurses can help assess their severity.
authors.affiliation: Leicester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maher
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008019:Life Style; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives