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Why Getting a Good Night’s Sleep is Important for Seniors in McKinney, TX and Surrounding Areas

At Visiting Angels, our elderly companion care services help seniors in McKinney, Allen, Plano, Frisco and surrounding areas in Collin County, TX get a good night’s sleep

Getting a good night’s rest plays an important role in maintaining overall well-being and quality of life. However, as many as 70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorders - and many of them are seniors.

If your senior loved one often has issues with insomnia or some other sleep disorder, Visiting Angels McKinney can help them get the sleep they need. Our elderly companion care services can help your loved one relax toward the end of the day so they can sleep peacefully.

What Happens to the Human Body During Sleep?

To explain this as simple as possible, our brain cycles through non-REM to REM stages as we sleep, repeating the whole process in approximately two hours. The first cycle, known as non-REM, takes us through the onset of sleep, after which our body enters deep sleep. This is the most restorative phase of sleep, very important for memory and learning.

During REM, which stands for rapid-eye-movement, the body slowly becomes immobilized as our muscles turn off while our eyes move rapidly behind eyelids. REM is a stage where dreams occur, crucial for revitalizing the brain and body.

When sleep is repeatedly disrupted, the body has to restart the whole process. This means that the sleeper is blocked from entering the deeper, restorative phases of sleep, which are needed for rest.

What Causes Sleeplessness in Seniors?

Sadly, older adults are more susceptible to developing sleep disorders than any other age group. This is because sleeping patterns change as we get older. It is estimated that more than 40 percent of all seniors experience insomnia two or more times per week.

Your senior loved one can become sleepless for numerous reasons such as health complications, prescribed medication, poor bladder control that causes frequent urination, sleep apnea, arthritis, muscular atrophy and more.

In addition, certain degenerative brain disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s often cause sleep disturbances too.

Sleep Deprivation and Health Risks for Seniors

The usual crankiness and moodiness associated with poor sleep are easily addressed, tending to withdraw when sleep patterns return to normal. Nonetheless, chronic sleep deprivation can affect your loved one’s well-being, leading to:

  • Cognitive issues
  • Weakened immunity
  • Increased risk of obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Higher risk of developing a heart condition
  • Depression and/or anxiety

Tips for Better Sleep

Your senior loved one can improve their quality of sleep by changing certain habits in their daily routine. In order to get more restful sleep, your loved one should:

  • Get up and go to bed every day at the same time
  • Refrain from drinking coffee in the evening
  • Stay active and spend time outdoors
  • Take a soothing bath before going to bed
  • Avoid longer naps during the day
  • Cool the bedroom
  • Turn off the TV and avoid using their smartphone at least an hour before bed

If your senior mom or dad has problems with sleeplessness, encourage your parent to seek advice from their physician. Something as simple as a change in medication schedule can solve this issue, helping your loved one get some well-deserved rest. In addition, our elderly companion care services can encourage your loved one to adopt habits that will help them get more restful sleep.

To learn how our caregivers can help your loved one, contact our McKinney, TX office today.

Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper and Other Communities in Collin County, TX

Visiting Angels MCKINNEY, TX
4500 Eldorado Pkwy #1500
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-491-1999
Fax: 469-519-7897
021334

Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper and Other Communities in Collin County, TX

Visiting Angels MCKINNEY, TX
4500 Eldorado Pkwy #1500
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-491-1999
Fax: 469-519-7897
021334