Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a term used
to describe hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and/or impulsivity.
It is a common condition that begins in childhood and may
persist into adulthood. Along with the physical changes that
occur as we get older, changes to our sleep patterns are a part
of the normal aging process. As people age they tend to have a
harder time falling asleep and more trouble staying asleep than
when they were younger. It is a common misconception that sleep
needs decline with age. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a brain
disorder that affects a person's thoughts, memory, speech, and
ability to carry out daily activities. With AD the loss of brain
tissue that leads to loss of mental abilities may also disrupt
the sleep/wake cycle, which may cause sleep problems, nighttime
wandering, and agitation. Asthma, known medically as reactive
airway disease, is a chronic lung condition that affects about
20 million Americans, according to the National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute (N