Assisting Older Adults with Insomnia: Appropriate use of Sleep “Aids”
OnlineConsultant Pharmacist Hilary Hiles teaches this class. Insomnia is a prevalent problem in late life. Sleep problems in the elderly are often mistakenly considered a normal part of aging. Insomnia is typically undertreated, and nonpharmacologic interventions are underused by health care practitioners. In this session, learn about causes of insomnia, the impact of sleep impairment and approaches to treatment. You will hear from a pharmacist what the benefits and risks are of sedatives or other treatments.