Posts Tagged ‘Obstructive sleep apnea’
Excessive Day Time Sleepiness Associated with Beta Amyloid in the Brain
A lot has been written about all the benefits of a good night’s sleep and sleep has even been shown to be a powerful anti-oxidant that protects the brain. What about a daytime nap? In some countries an afternoon nap is part of the culture. While taking a nap may be OK, too much drowsiness…
Read MoreSleep and Seniors
Seniors need the same amount of sleep as everyone 7-9 hours. However, many seniors tend to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than when they were younger. Reasons Seniors do not Get Enough Sleep Pain Many seniors have chronic medical conditions that leave them with too much pain to fall asleep or to…
Read MorePreparing your Elderly Loved one for Surgery
Surgery can be Life-Saving While surgery and anesthesia pose risks for the elderly, it is estimated that more than half of seniors over age 65 will undergo at least one surgical operation. Surgery can be life-saving and can prolong life when it is successful. Will the Benefits of Surgery Outweigh the Risks? The major question…
Read MoreTreating Sleep Disorders in Seniors may Prevent Alzheimer’s
Is your Loved one Getting a Good Night’s Sleep? Proper Sleep can Restore Memory and Retard the Progression of Dementia A professor, Kathy Richards, at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Nursing has found that overcoming sleep disturbances in seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease can help restore cognitive ability and retard the progression…
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