Abstract
Advanced sleep-wake phase disorder (ASWPD) is mainly seen in the elderly population with an estimated prevalence of 1-7%. Aging appears to impact the sleep-wake cycle. The elderly also appears to have reduced light exposure. This condition usually presents with excessive sleepiness in the evenings and insomnia in the early morning hours. Depression as a cause for early morning awakening should be ruled out. Treatment can include prescribed sleep-wake schedules, exercise, melatonin taken in the morning, and bright light exposure in the evening.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Comorbid Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Clinical Casebook |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 113-122 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030117726 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030117719 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Advance sleep-wake phase disorder
- Depression
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Hypersomnia
- Hypersomnolence
- Insomnia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Psychology