Counting sheep. Tossing and turning. Staring at the clock. If this describes a regular night for your elderly loved one, recognize that he or she is far from alone. While older adults should get around 7 – 9 hours of sleep every night, upwards of 50 percent of all seniors report challenges with falling and/or remaining asleep. Yet it’s significant to note that although senior sleep problems may be common, they are not a normal part of growing older – and there are steps that can be taken to improve sleep for your older loved ones.
First, it’s necessary to rule out a clinical sleep disorder, which can include symptoms noted regularly such as:
The doctor needs to be consulted if a sleep disorder is suspected. For many seniors, however, there’s an underlying cause behind the insomnia. Some of the common causes of senior sleep difficulties are outlined below, along with strategies to help:
Morning Glory Home Care, the leading providers of home and memory care in Greenville, can help with senior sleep challenges in a number of ways as well. Call us at 618-667-8400 to request a free in-home meeting to learn more! And visit our Service Area page to see if our personalized home care services for seniors are available in your area.
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