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It's a common misconception that seniors require
less sleep than younger adults. While the amount of sleep
a person needs in order to stay healthy varies from one
individual to another, aging isn't a factor in the
amount of sleep an individual needs. The range of sleep
time needed for a senior is the same five and a half to
ten hours of sleep per night that suits a person in their
twenties or thirties.
There are certainly changes in sleep patterns as we age,
though. Often, older folks sleep less deeply and are more
prone to be awakened by discomfort and other aches and
pains. The frequent sleep disturbances aren't even
always noticed, but they do result in low level sleep
deprivation, and in drowsiness and the need for naps during
the day.
There are several steps that you can take to help you
sleep better at night and be more awake during the day.
1. Establish a regular sleep patterns.
2. Cut down on stimulants like nicotine and caffeine.
3. Get outdoors each day. Sunlight helps regulate your
circadian cycle.
4. Invest in a comfortable, supportive mattress.
Sleeping on a mattress that supports your entire body
comfortably without putting pressure on any of your joints
can make an enormous difference in how long and how well
you sleep at night. A proper mattress can eliminate most
night-time sleep disturbances due to discomfort, pressure
and pain.
You'll find a large selection of mattresses at www.mattressnextday.co.uk,
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