{"id":2019,"date":"2023-09-24T10:26:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T16:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/93\/?p=2019"},"modified":"2023-10-10T11:36:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T17:36:27","slug":"senior-home-care-seniors-and-fighting-against-poor-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/93\/colorado\/broomfield\/blog\/senior-home-care-seniors-and-fighting-against-poor-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors and Fighting Against Poor Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a good night\u2019s sleep makes a huge difference for just about anyone, but seniors may start to realize that it\u2019s becoming more difficult than ever to get a decent night\u2019s sleep even once in a while. If that\u2019s the case, then working with senior home care providers<\/a> and medical providers can help them to put together a set of solutions to try.<\/p>\n

Causes of Poor Sleep in Seniors<\/h3>\n

There are so many reasons that seniors might have trouble sleeping. Some are related to health issues, like experiencing sleep apnea or having trouble with medication side effects. Others could include pain, needing to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, or simply being too restless to sleep even when tired. Understanding the cause is an important part of putting the right solution in place.<\/p>\n

Rule Out Medical Causes<\/h3>\n

As always, it\u2019s vital to ensure that there aren\u2019t medical causes for poor sleep. Seniors could be experiencing terrible sleep for all sorts of reasons, and if those reasons are curable, then it\u2019s going to be to their benefit to take care of that underlying cause. Doctors can help seniors to narrow down what they\u2019re experiencing and see what symptoms are related to other health issues.<\/p>\n

Get Clearance for Physical Activity<\/h3>\n

While at the doctor\u2019s office, seniors should ask about physical activity. If they\u2019re living a more sedentary life than they used to, poor sleep can be related to that reduced activity level. Getting an idea about how much exercise they\u2019re cleared to do can help aging adults to embrace moving more and might just help them to get better sleep. Physical activity during the day helps with a variety of issues, not just poor sleep.<\/p>\n

Establish Sleep Routines<\/h3>\n

Another common problem is that seniors might have abandoned prior routines that helped them get quality sleep. Staying up too late or getting up later and later just contributes to bad sleep hygiene overall. When seniors are following routines that are consistent, that\u2019s going to support them getting their circadian rhythm back on track and helps to improve sleep overall.<\/p>\n

Promote Relaxation Before Bed<\/h3>\n

Relaxing before bedtime, or as part of a gradual wind-down routine that starts in the early evening, can be a huge help for seniors with sleep troubles. The right activities are going to be ones that help cue seniors\u2019 bodies to start shutting down for the day. Everyone likes and responds to different activities, of course, so some to try include:<\/p>\n