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Sleep and the Elderly
Elderly people may have troulbe sleeping because of sleep disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia.

Caregivers
It's true that any disabling illness,wheter a sleep disorder, arthritis, or something else, is hard on the patient, but often he or she is not alone in the suffering. How about the person who is responsible for his or her care? How about the caregiver?

Poor Sleep Could Mean an Earlier Death
A recent study by the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shows that poor sleep and sleep deprivation in older adults can lead to earlier death.

Insomnia In the Elderly
The elderly often suffer from insomnia brought on my numerous psychological and medical problems. A recent study showed a drug called eszopiclone reduced the time it took elderly patients to fall asleep and the number of awakenings.

Those "Golden Years"
I'm sure it comes as no surprise to the majority of my readers when I say that health problems escalate as we grow older.

The Ability to Sleep
The elderly often find sleeping difficult. The causes are many and varied, from sleep disorders to physical or mental illnesses. Social upheavals also add to the problems.

Welcome to BenefitsCheckUp
Welcome to BenefitsCheckUp — a free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Researching these programs used to be a time-consuming, frustrating experience. But no longer.