Sleeping Tips Benefit Seniors
Sleeping Tips Benefit Seniors
Many seniors are searching for ways to get better sleep at night. In fact, there are some things that seniors do during the day that could be preventing them from sleeping well at night. The following list contains some tips that will help seniors lead a healthy lifestyle and sleep better at night.
1. Do not drink coffee or tea before going to bed. Some doctors suggest stopping drinking caffeine by 2 in the afternoon so it has time to leave the body.
2. Do not eat a heavy meal before going to bed. Some foods can help seniors sleep, such as whole wheat pasta, fresh vegetables and chicken breast. Late night snackers should choose cottage cheese with fruit slices.
3. Avoid wine before retiring for the night. Have a glass of wine at dinner, but no later.
4. Take baths earlier in the day. While some people may become relaxed after a bath, it will raise the body temperature and make it difficult to sleep.
5. Gentle stretching may help seniors sleep better. Avoid excessive exercising before bed, but yoga can help relax the body and the mind.
6. Keep the room dark and cool. Dim lights around the house a few hours before bedtime, using the least amount of light as possible.
7. Shut off cell phones and computers at least an hour before bed. This will help seniors unwind and let the day end.
Source: CNN
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