Myth Busters
Myth or Fact? When you sleep, impacts the quality of your sleep.
FACT. Sleeping during the night helps to align the body's circadian rhythms with the environment around us. Proper timing is important for sleep quality and affects overall health.
What is the resting state of our bodies in which the body is not active and the mind is relaxed?
Sleep
Insomnia
Frequent need to do what bodily function often causes sleep issues in older adults?
Urination
Melatonin, Zzquil, Benadryl, and Unisom are examples of which type of medication?
Over-the-counter
Myth or Fact? How long you sleep isn't the only thing that matters.
FACT - Although sleep duration is important, sleep quality and sleep continuity are equally as essential. Moving through all stages of the sleep cycle is critical for a good rest.
What does a goodnight's rest consist of?
Falling asleep at a reasonable time, obtaining continuous, undisturbed sleep, and waking up 7 - 8 hours later feeling rested.
Lack of exercise is an example of which factor that causes insomnia?
Physical factor
You should see a doctor if you experience extreme what throughout the day?
Fatigue
Trazodone, Ambien, Hydroxyzine, and Belsomra are examples of which type of medication?
Prescription
Myth or Fact? More sleep is always better.
MYTH - Too much sleep could be an indication of an underlying health problem.
How many hours of sleep do older adults need to function properly?
7-8 hours
Stress and anxiety are examples of which factor that causes insomnia?
Mental factors
Who should you see if you believe your medications are interfering with your sleep?
In what population should the medications Trazodone, Ambien, and Belsomra be cautioned when taken?
Elderly patients
Myth or Fact? Napping does not make up for a lack of sleep.
FACT - Naps can provide a quick boost of energy, but it is not a substitute for quality sleep.
True or False? Older adults require less sleep than younger adults and teens.
True.
Adderall and Vyvanse are examples of which factor that causes insomnia?
Medication
True or False. If insomnia has lasted 3 weeks or less and impairs the ability to complete daily activities, an individual should seek care.
False - Seek care if insomnia has lasted longer than four weeks.
What medication is known for causing sleepwalking with amnesia?
Ambien
Myth or Fact? Many adults only need five hours of less of sleep.
On average, how much time of our lives is spent sleeping?
One third
Parkinson's disease and COPD are examples of which factor that causes insomnia?
Physical Illness
If an individual experiences moments of waking up overnight gasping for air, what are they most likely struggling with?
Sleep apnea