Aging Right at Home: Addressing Later-Life Sleep Problems

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Some changes in our sleep patterns are perfectly normal as we grow older. However, some are not. Incontinence, pain from arthritis, digestive problems and mediation side effects can all affect sleep. To help spot some issues that may need to be addressed by a doctor, here are some common conditions that a sleep specialist could help identify and address:

Read "Aging Right at Home: Addressing Later-Life Sleep Problems", ARLnow.com, May 3, 2021.