033 – Safer Treatments for Insomnia in Aging

033 – Safer Treatments for Insomnia in Aging

Better Health While Aging

033 – Safer Treatments for Insomnia in Aging

Feb 23 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how to safely treat insomnia in older adults, and why most seniors should avoid sleeping pills. She covers:

Why it’s essential to identify the cause(s) of sleep problems, before starting or continuing to use sleeping pills
Why over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids, such as diphenhydramine, benzodiazepines, and “z-drugs” such as zolpidem, are bad for memory and balance
Three proven insomnia treatments that are effective and safer than pills
Where to find cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia online
Approaches to treating sleep problems in people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Related episode:

032 – 5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging

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