Improving Sleep During Your Golden Years

[dere'k ™]

Sleep may be elusive during your golden years. A recent study showed that nearly half of individuals over the age of 70 get less than five hours of sleep each night. Common side effects associated with lack of sleep include depression, memory problems, mood swings, and an overall decrease in quality of life.

Medication is often the culprit. Of course it is never advisable to stop taking your medications, but it may be possible to change the time of day that the medication is taken if you feel that it is hindering your sleep. Avoid the temptation to turn to sleeping pills, as this will increase the risk of a drug interaction if you are already taking other medications.

A strict sleep schedule can help. Going to bed at the same time each night and rising at the same time each morning is beneficial to anyone that experiences sleep problems. Naps may certainly sound tempting, but should be avoided so that the body and mind will be sufficiently tired and ready to rest when bedtime arrives.

Other beneficial actions include avoiding caffeine and alcohol, spending at least a few minutes soaking in natural light, and getting regular exercise. Finally, make it a habit to not lie in bed for an extended period of time if you are finding it hard to sleep. If after 15 minutes you discover that you cannot sleep, get out of bed and find a relaxing activity to take part in until you become tired enough to sleep.

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[fayt]

Very nice information.

Tamang discipline at habit ang kailangan para makatulog ng mahaba. Di lang sa matatanda kundi para sa lahat

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[Cathrina]

Isa den kasi sa dahilan kung bakit ang mga seniors not get enough sleep at night kasi lage silang nag babathroom they have weak bladder na kasi and that keeps them out of bed everytime they feel like they have to pee..so is kinda hard for them to get some sleep unless they have sleeping meds that mostly the dr will give it to them..

[dere'k ™]

Very nice information.

Tamang discipline at habit ang kailangan para makatulog ng mahaba. Di lang sa matatanda kundi para sa lahat

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yup, i agreee, need din to ng mga bata para lumaki at lumakas sila agad

[dere'k ™]

Isa den kasi sa dahilan kung bakit ang mga seniors not get enough sleep at night kasi lage silang nag babathroom they have weak bladder na kasi and that keeps them out of bed everytime they feel like they have to pee..so is kinda hard for them to get some sleep unless they have sleeping meds that mostly the dr will give it to them..

yun ooohh ganda ng explanations ni meowmeow.... malamang doctor to hehehe

[Cathrina]

yun ooohh ganda ng explanations ni meowmeow.... malamang doctor to hehehe

Haha quack dr! Yon lang observation ko aww ..at sa mga younger naman na hirap makatulog eh bawas bawasan ang pag ninja moves and get enough sleep haha ..

[dere'k ™]

Haha quack dr! Yon lang observation ko aww ..at sa mga younger naman na hirap makatulog eh bawas bawasan ang pag ninja moves and get enough sleep haha ..

nyahaha umandar na naman ang pagiging ninja spy mo meowmeow hahaha....

nagiging dahilan pala yung pag nininja haha...

[Cathrina]

nyahaha umandar na naman ang pagiging ninja spy mo meowmeow hahaha....

nagiging dahilan pala yung pag nininja haha...

Haha ikaw ano ba dahilan kaya nde ka makatulog?

Ot:
Dapat nga may good routine para sa pagtulog kasi isa den itong factor for a good health,need self discipline den para makatulog avoid all those foods and drinks that can keep you awake and also being stress and depress can keep you not getting enough sleep or cant sleep..

[¿m☺ÿ]

i agree, kailangan talaga may good sleeping routine habit tayo para we get enough sleep. And avoid eating at less 2 hours before sleeping, avoid spicy foods and foods or drinks na may caffeine....nakaka-apekto kasi ito na hindi tayo makatulog kaagad.

[dere'k ™]

Haha ikaw ano ba dahilan kaya nde ka makatulog?

Ot:
Dapat nga may good routine para sa pagtulog kasi isa den itong factor for a good health,need self discipline den para makatulog avoid all those foods and drinks that can keep you awake and also being stress and depress can keep you not getting enough sleep or cant sleep..

sa kaka isip kung paano kita liligawan nyahaha joke...

hmmm tama meowmeow dapat talaga sakto ang tulog natin, isa pa kapag laging puyat nakaka panget hehe

[dere'k ™]

i agree, kailangan talaga may good sleeping routine habit tayo para we get enough sleep. And avoid eating at less 2 hours before sleeping, avoid spicy foods and foods or drinks na may caffeine....nakaka-apekto kasi ito na hindi tayo makatulog kaagad.

wooooww pati pala spicy nakaka apekto..? thanks boss imoy