How often do you get a good night’s sleep? Probably not often enough. An article at Sleepdex.org explains:
“Insomnia is a common complaint in older adults. Chronic sleep difficulties affect older people more often than younger adults. The homoeostatic regulation of sleep changes as we age. Older adults typically have shallower sleep and fragmentation is more common. Doctors prescribe sleeping aids to the elderly much more often than for young adults or kids.”
Chronic illness, medication, too little exercise and too little exposure to bright daylight often contribute to the problem. What to do? Click here to read Prevention Magazine’s helpful list of twenty ways to beat insomnia. If you have any suggestions for sleeping better, please share them in the comments!
