| Late-life comorbid insomnia: diagnosis and treatment. | |
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PMID: 19298102 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Changing sleep architecture in the elderly may increase their vulnerability to comorbid insomnia. Common comorbid conditions include chronic pain, depression, nocturia, and neurologic conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Diagnosing and treating comorbid insomnia in an older population poses special challenges for clinicians given the variety of coexisting medical and psychological conditions, polypharmacy, and the potential adverse effects of the most commonly used medications for insomnia in this population. Thus, the use of nonpharmacologic treatments, such as cognitive behavior therapy and relaxation techniques, is recommended before any medical approaches. |
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Authors:
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Christina S McCrae |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of managed care Volume: 15 Suppl ISSN: 1936-2692 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Manag Care Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-20 Completed Date: 2009-06-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9613960 Medline TA: Am J Manag Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S14-23 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, PO Box 100165 (HSC), 101 S Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610-0165, USA. csmccrae@phhp |
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Aged Clinical Trials as Topic Comorbidity* Humans Middle Aged Quality of Life Risk Factors Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / diagnosis*, epidemiology, therapy* |
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