Review Norman Wolkove, Osama Elkholy, Marc Baltzan and Mark Palayew CMAJ May 08, 2007 176 (10) 1449-1454; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.070335 © 2007 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors Abstract The treatment of sleep-related illness in older patients must be undertaken with an appreciation of the physiologic changes associated with aging. Insomnia is common among older people. When it occurs secondary to another medical condition, treatment of the underlying disorder is imperative.