At one point or another, everyone will experience acute moments of insomnia. Here's what to do when you can't sleep. If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep—or, once you have fallen asleep, have ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults over the age of 65 experiencing insomnia symptoms. In a new study, ...

Insomnia can raise a person’s risk for a number of health concerns including cognitive impairment and risk of falls. Lifestyle changes such as more physical activity can help treat insomnia. A new ...

Credit: Getty Images. Kathy Richards, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAASM, of the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, presents cases of sleep disturbances in older adults at GAPNA 2024. Interventions to ...

Chronic insomnia in older adults increased the risk of cognitive impairment and accelerated brain aging. Insomnia was linked to faster cognitive decline and greater amyloid and white matter ...

Sleep is important at any age. Older adults often do not get enough sleep. However, proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep can also help you stay healthier as ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination on insomnia, depression, and ...

Researchers at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa found that high risk of obstructive sleep apnea ...

In addressing sleep disturbance in the elderly, assessment forms the cornerstone of care. It is important that nurses working with older adults ask about sleep and recognize when responses indicate a ...