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

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If hypnotics are to be used, use the minimum effective dose for the shortest clinically necessary period of time.
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor the effectiveness of treatment, detect adverse effects, and reduce the risk of dependence.
A plan for discontinuing a hypnotic and observation for withdrawal symptoms are part of any regimen for managing a sleep disorder.