Description
Food, water, and sleep are essential to life. Sleep is vital for good health, and it is more important as we age. Join Janice Knoefel for a review of sleep function, benefits of sleep, and what can—and does—go wrong as we age. She also discusses sleep disturbances, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and the dos and don’ts of sleep medications. Learn about environmental and physical changes you can make to ensure optimal sleep.
Janice Knoefel, MD, MPH, is a neurologist and geriatrician with more than 35 years of experience. She has been on the faculties of the University of Cincinnati and Boston University, as well as UNM, where she participates in clinical care, teaching, and research. She is especially interested in preventing the neurological diseases of aging.