Health Management for Older Adults III - Sleep Patterns of Older Adults

< i > Sleep Patterns of Older Adults - Disordered Sleep

Discomfort from medical illness, such as artharalgias, paresthesias, leg cramps, cough and shortness of breath often lead to disturbed sleep.

Heart rate and blood pressure may rise during dreaming in REM sleep leading to angina pectoris, arrhythmias, and worsening congestive heart failure.