This past Sunday, we all turned the clock backs one hour. The annual “fall back” tradition is officially known as the end of daylight saving time (DST). For many, the extra hour we gain seems like a bonus. However, for many seniors, the time change can disrupt their sleep patterns. Because many older adults have […]
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With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes an inability to sleep at night. If you’re a kid, this is mostly likely the case. Excitement over the impending visit from Santa Claus makes it hard to get some solid shuteye. For seniors, however, a lack of sleep isn’t usually due to the excitement
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Getting a good night’s sleep should not be underestimated. As HelpGuide.org explains, “insufficient sleep can also lead to serious health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight problems, and breast cancer in women.” The site points out that, as we age, it gets harder for us to sleep peacefully throughout the night.
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Getting truly restful sleeps at night is an important part of maintaining optimum health. That is true for all of us, regardless of our ages. It’s important that we get approximately seven to eight hours of sleep each night in order to consider ourselves good sleepers. However, the older we get, the harder it can
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There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep to get you rested, rejuvenated and re-energized for the following day. It sounds like a no-brainer to say, doesn’t it? However, so many people seem to rely on morning coffees or even energy drinks to give them the boosts they need to start each day. Older adults
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It’s important to get a good night’s sleep. The phrase has practically become a cliché. However, it makes it no less important to state. We all need to sleep well at night (and, for some of us, during the day) in order to re-energize and replenish. It should probably go without saying that adequate sleep
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