Insomnia in elderly: A neglected epidemic

Sleep is an important vital function. Sleep promotes many functions such as restoration of body, repair of tissues, immune regulation, and consolidation of memory. Insomnia is one of the most common complaints in patients with mental health problems. The prevalence of insomnia is higher in elderly t...

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Main Authors: Shiva Shanker Reddy Mukku, Vijaykumar Harbishettar, Palanimuthu T Sivakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Geriatric Mental Health
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Online Access:http://www.jgmh.org/article.asp?issn=2348-9995;year=2018;volume=5;issue=2;spage=84;epage=93;aulast=Reddy