Sleep Disturbance Puts Seniors At Risk For Falls
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:00 PM EST
... Sleep disturbances common in older people can lead to an increased risk of falling during waking hours, according to research published in the latest issue of The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences (Vol. 62A, No. 1). In a special section devoted to sleep disorders, this edition of the journal features four separate reports on the topic. [click link for full article] ...
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