One medical response to sleep problems of the elderly is to ...

[justinmsk]

One medical response to sleep problems of the elderly is to prescribe narcotic medications to help them sleep. Unlike its effect on younger adults, the usual dose of a sleep aid in older adults can
 
  cause very light sleep.
  make them too alert.
  make them more steady on their feet.
  impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Question 2

Which of the following treatments for insomnia is best for older adults?
 
  electrical stimulation of the brain
  narcotic drugs
  self-administration of alcohol
  accepting changes as normal

[mjbamaung]

Answer to Question 1

impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Answer to Question 2

accepting changes as normal

[justinmsk]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[recede]

Gracias!