Abstract:Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is often experienced by the elderly. Sleep is a brain process that is needed by a person to function properly. Sleep does not mean a busy routine, sleep is important for health, emotional function, mental and safety. With increasing age there is a decrease in sleep hours, the need for sleep decreases from infancy to old age. The average healthy adult needs 7 hours of sleep at night. Sleep deprivation in the elderly has an effect on physical, cognitive abilities, and psychol… Show more
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