Sleep and Cognition

Little is known regarding sleep ’s association with the traditional developmental course of late-life cognitive functioning. As the number of older adults increases worldwide, an enhanced understanding of age-related changes in sleep and cognition is necessary to slow decline and promote optimal aging. This review synthesizes th e extant literature on sleep and cognitive function in healthy older adults, older adults with insomnia, and older adults with sleep apnea, incorporating information on the potential promising effects of treating poor sleep on cognitive outcomes in older adults. Unifying theories of the sleep-cognit ion association, possible mechanisms of action, and important unanswered questions are identified.
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Source Type: research