Emerging Concepts in Management of Insomnia

Insomnia is a highly prevalent complaint in older adults, with half of those aged 65 and older experiencing sleep difficulties. However, many patients with insomnia remain undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Presents a special issue of articles which expand on the discussions that occurred at a liv...

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Published in:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) 2005-07, Vol.53 (S7), p.S257-S257
Main Author: Folks, David G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Elderly people
Insomnia
Treatment
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Summary:Insomnia is a highly prevalent complaint in older adults, with half of those aged 65 and older experiencing sleep difficulties. However, many patients with insomnia remain undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Presents a special issue of articles which expand on the discussions that occurred at a live satellite symposium "Emerging concepts in management of insomnia", held during the American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting on 19 May 2004. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:0002-8614
1532-5415
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53390.x