Sleep Problems in the Elderly (GVS100)

 

A Two Part Series

Up to two thirds of patients in long term care facilities and one-half of the elderly residing in the community are estimated to have some type of sleep disturbance. The consequences of chronic insomnia include sedative hypnotic agent dependence, inappropriate medications prescribed by providers, self-medication with alcohol, depression, diminished quality of life, and in the community residing elderly with dementia placement in the long-term care setting. These programs will help improve function in the elderly with sleep problems by directly guiding you in assessment and appropriate management.

Assessment

This video discusses normal and dementia related changes in sleep.  Directly guides in assessing common sleep problems in non-demented and demented elderly in long-term, acute, subacute and home care settings. ·Utilizes typical cases in teaching
Length: 25 min    

Management

Directly guides you in developing management strategies in any care setting. ·Discusses non-pharmacologic management including sleep hygiene, stimulus control, sleep restriction, and light therapy strategies. Discusses role of pharmacologic therapy as an adjunct to non-pharmacologic management ·Directly guides you in avoiding inappropriate medications for the elderly in management.
Length: 25min    

 

Produced by: Geriatric Videos (USA)
Year: 1999          Series Price Video $273.90  DVD $284.90
Individual Videos: $163.90