Sleep Disturbances Among the Elderly

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, getting too much sleep, and lack of quality sleep are common problems for the elderly.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, here are some frequent causes:

* Lack of exercise.
* Depression.
* Chronic pain caused by arthritis and similar conditions.
* Certain chronic diseases, including congestive heart failure.
* Need to urinate frequently.
* Use of caffeine, prescription drugs, or alcohol.
* Neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Sleep Mistakes

You are how you sleep. It's the one-third of your life that most affects the two others. Of course, when your kids are young and you need lots of energy to get through the day, getting a good night's rest can be challenging.

If you're not sleeping well, you're not alone:

* Two-thirds of women report symptoms of insomnia at least a few nights a week.

* The average woman over age 30 sleeps only six hours and 41 minutes a night. No doubt, moms of babies or toddlers are lucky to get that much!

As a mom, some of the very things you do in the name of good parenting can compromise your sleep. Here are some common mistakes moms make, and how to fix them so you can sleep like a baby, or, even better, like a well-rested adult.

Article Source: Medical Health Care Information