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Sleep Disorder in Elderly

Introduction

Normal adults require 6-8 hours of sleep. Children need longer hours of sleep but the elderly need shorter (4-5) hours. Sleep disorder is a disruption in sleep pattern.

Common causes of sleep disorders are:

Signs and symptom

Complication

Sleep disorder can interfere with your mental and emotional functions. It can affect your work, studies and relationships. You may feel tired and sleepy during the day and become irritable easily. You may have difficulty in concentrating and paying attention and are more likely to make mistakes and get involved in accidents.

Treatment

Seek help from your doctor :

Prevention

Sleep disorder can be prevented by : 

Rehabilitation

Sleep hygiene technique : 

Kumpulan Sokongan :

Sleep Disorder Society of Malaysia

Pertubuhan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia

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