Background: the incidence Rate of insomnia will increase as you get older. In the
other words, the symptoms of insomnia often occurs in the elderly even almost
half of the number of elderly reported having difficulty starting and maintaining
sleep.
Objective: to know the numbers of elderly who experience sleep disorders
(insomnia) and the factors that affect sleep disorders (Insomnia) in Panti Tresna
Werda Wana Seraya Denpasar.
Materials and methods: a method of this research using design descriptive  of
cross-sectional non-experimental, which use of samples 15 peoples after in
inclusion and exclusion. Through live interview by using a questionnaire at Panti
Tresna Werda Wana Seraya Denpasar.
Result : There are 6 elderly (40%) who suffering insomnia with several factors
affecting based on age,  there are 4 elderly 60 – 70 years (66,6%), there are 2
elderly 71 – 80 years (22,2%). Based on sex, there are 1 elderly man (25%) and 5
elderly women (45,5%).  Based on bad habit of sleeping, there are 1 elderly
(16,6%) that has bad habit or bad sleeping patterns. Based on the underlying
disease, there are 4 elderly (66,6%). Based on mental disorder such as major
depression or  anxiety , there are 3 elderly or only 50% who having depression or
anxiety.