Abstract

ESTRELLA GONZALEZ, Isabel M.ª  and  TORRES PRADOS, M.ª Teresa. Hygiene of sleep in the elderly, a work close to the nursing. Gerokomos [online]. 2015, vol.26, n.4, pp.123-126. ISSN 1134-928X.

Sleep problems that appear in our older adults are a problem for those who suffer from it by how it affect their health and quality of life. Healthcare professionals should raise awareness that these sleep disorders are most common in the elderly, especially the insomnia and that we should worry for us to avoid inadequate health actions. It is the nursing professional work acquire competences and skills that enables it to carry out a health education offering quality assistance covering the possible treatments are available to make it among the health professional and the patient and/or caregiver who decide the option that most suits the needs and circumstances of each elder.

Keywords : sleep; sleep disorders; inadequate sleep hygiene; quality of life; health; nursing.

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