According to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health, excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults may have serious consequences.
The study, published online in Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal, found that sleep disturbances increase the risk of motor cognitive risk syndrome, a type of pre-dementia condition that develops over time. May progress to dementia.
People with this syndrome show symptoms of slow movement and some memory problems while not initially having movement problems or dementia.
Researchers have emphasized the importance of screening and early interventions for sleep interventions as a potential global strategy to prevent cognitive decline in a rapidly aging global population.
