Are the Elderly Prone to Insomnia?
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I was getting phone calls from some of my older relatives and started to wonder why that was occurring.
I started getting a little concerned or at least curious since this didn't used to be the norm.
Most people will experience some form of insomnia. They will have problems falling asleep or remaining asleep. Some though experience long term insomnia which can and does have other health implications.
The elderly are more apt to suffer insomnia as their sleep patterns undergo changes through the aging process. In addition, deeper sleep is less prevalent in the elderly.
Cognitive problems associated with age will hinder a good night's sleep. Ailments such as arthritis or medicinal side affects also hurt the sleep process.
Since many older people are retired, frequent naps are taken. This can create problems with the body's natural sleep cycle.
Many older people also believe they simply do not need as much sleep as younger folks. This is not true. Overall, adults require an average of 8 hours of sleep per night. A good indicator of not getting enough sleep is if you wake not feeling rested.
Insomnia is not always discussed with doctors. When it is, usually a pill is prescribed.
Since no drug is approved for long term insomnia, people may misuse the medicines designed for short term use. Problems such as memory loss, incontinence and dizziness then emerge.
Eat a healthy diet and avoid caffeine and sugar close to bed time. Both of these can affect sleep patterns.
Avoid alcohol consumption as the REM cycle is disrupted.
Exercise, especially in the outdoors in direct sunlight can make a big difference in getting and staying asleep.
Naps can actually assist with insomnia, but limit them to about 20 minutes or so per day.
My Insomnia Program has also shown great results. It is all natural, so continue to check out my blog for updates of the release of this program.
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