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Posted over 3 years ago by Liberty GAPNA State Chapter
Sleep problems are common in the elderly. Name some causes of sleep impairment
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Periodic limb movements, Restless legs syndrome, sometimes associated with parkinson's; obstructive sleep apnea (how many CPAPs are sitting unused in the box?); daytime napping, eating a large meal close to bedtime,GERD with reflux, alcohol use (CNS depressant with rebound stimulation), use of tobacco or marijuana, caffeine (stimulants),falling asleep with the TV or iPad on (light-emitting devices), delayed effect of diuretic use--nocturia, Circadian rhythm disorders--earlier sleep/earlier wake; anxiety, PTSD
Lori Martin-Plank; lorimpcrnp@yahoo.com
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