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About the Survey and Consensus Conference

Findings of the survey were presented at the ILC's Sleep and Healthy Aging Scientific Consensus Conference being held November 2-4 in New York City. The nation's top medical experts are convening at the conference to discuss a range of topics including the challenges caregivers face in getting good sleep, the relationship between exercise and sleep, and the unique effects of sleep on older adults' quality of life. Additional survey results include the following:

• Respondents ranked good sleep quality as the fourth most important factor to a healthy lifestyle, following good nutrition, mental sharpness and regular exercise.
• Older men are more likely than older women (38 percent vs. 27 percent) to say they get a good night's sleep seven days a week.
• The 46 percent of adults who describe their health as excellent are the most likely group to say they get a good night's sleep every night of the week.
• Forty-five percent of older adults feel they need more sleep today than when they were young.

The random telephone survey of 1,003 adults 50 years of age or older was conducted by The Gallup Organization for ILC to examine older adults' knowledge of the importance of sleep, their sleep behaviors and their attitudes toward sleep and aging. The results have been statistically adjusted to be nationally representative of all adults age 50 and older. Additional information about the survey can be found athttp://www.ilcusa.org/.

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3-Nov-2005