Sleep Pills in Old Age Can Hamper Health

Older adults find it difficult to fall asleep and nearly one third of them use medication to help them doze off at night. To find out more details about sleeping problems in older adults and to know the way they handle it, the National Poll on Healthy Aging was done.

Older Adults Use Sleep-Aid Pills
- One third of those with sleep problems rely on pills
- 23% of those who face sleep problems take pills
- Sleep pills can cause memory issues, confusion, constipation

Sleep Pills in Old Age Can Hamper Health

Irregular sleep patterns can interfere with daytime functioning, memory issues, depression and an increased risk of falls and accidents. Read More

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Sleep Pills in Old Age Can Hamper Health

Sleep Pills in Old Age Can Hamper Health

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