ABSTRACT
Sleep disorders can negatively affect memory ability and lead to other health problems. Sleep disturbance is one of the most common health problems among older adults, Older adults spend more time in bed than younger adults, but older adults actually get less sleep. Clearly insomnia and sleep disturbance can have a dramatic and negative effect on an older adult's life. But sleep problems may also be contributing to memory and cognitive problems for people of all ages, especially older adults. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder associated with pauses in breathing during sleep. Older adults' sleep patterns are somewhat different from younger adults. Older adults spend less time in deep sleep and more time in lighter stages. Physical exercise can be used to help individuals improve their sleep. Researchers have found that individuals who are physically fit tend to fail asleep quicker at night and have a better quality of sleep.
