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Older people are likely to find it harder to sleep because of changes in the body as we age, said Professor Jason Ellis, director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research.
Sleep problems are especially common among older adults—20% of adults over age 65 experience sleeping problems compared to 14% of adults between the ages of 18 and 44.
According to one meta-analysis of sleep disorders in children, confusional arousals and sleepwalking are the two most common sleep disorders among children. [62] An estimated 17.3% of kids between 3 and 13 years old experience confusional arousals. [ 62 ]
For many over 65, a night of undisturbed sleep is not an option. The causes are varied, including menopause and sleep apnea. See what might keep you up.
Also, older children and adults provide highly detailed and descriptive images associated with their sleep terrors compared to younger children, who either cannot recall or only vaguely remember. Sleep terrors in children are also more likely to occur in males than females; in adults, the ratio between sexes is equal. [6]
A “shift-work sleep disorder” has been diagnosed in approximately 10% of shift workers aged between 18-65 years old according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, version 2 (ICSD-2). [160]
Quality sleep isn’t just for infants. Here's how to adopt good sleep habits for a better night's rest.
He has been researching sleep and sleep disorders in children for over 30 years. He is best known for his methods—popularly called Ferberization—that purports to teach infants to learn how to fall asleep on their own, which are described in his book Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems (first edition 1985). [1] [2]
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