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The Importance of Getting a Good Night's Sleep for Seniors in Westminster, CO and Surrounding Areas

At Visiting Angels, our personal home care providers help seniors in Westminster, Broomfield, Northglenn and surrounding Colorado communities get a good night’s sleep so they can stay healthy and alert

Everyone who has spent a sleepless night understands the importance of sleep. Not getting a good night’s sleep leads to moodiness and loss of concentration. Now just imagine what kind of effect sleep deprivation on a long-term basis can have on one’s physical and mental health.

According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million adults suffer from a sleep disorder. Insomnia is a major problem among seniors since it leads to many physical and cognitive issues. If your loved one has trouble sleeping, the personal home care providers from Visiting Angels Westminster could help them regain a good night's sleep.

Causes of Sleeplessness Among Seniors

Sleep disorders increase with age and seniors lose sleep for different reasons. Things like health, medication, frequent urination, pain caused by arthritis, muscular atrophy and heart problems can keep an older adult awake at night. In addition, disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s also cause sleep problems.

Sleep Deprivation Poses Health Risks for Seniors

Seniors who are affected by sleep deprivation can develop various health issues. A sleep disorder can lead to:

  • Cognitive impairment. Sleep is important for brain health. Without a good night’s sleep body stops new brain cell production and the ability to process information gets reduced.
  • Weakened Immunity. Seniors who are sleep deprived have weakened immune system and therefore are less able to fight colds and infections.
  • Greater Heart Disease Risk. Sleep deprivation leads to increased blood pressure level which is linked with heart disease and other chronic health issues.
  • Increased risk of obesity. Sleep deprivation can cause increased appetite, so seniors who have poor sleep patterns are prone to weight gain and obesity.
  • Diabetes. When it doesn’t get enough sleep, the body produces less insulin, a hormone that is responsible for regulating blood sugar. This is why seniors who suffer from sleep deprivation are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
  • Anxiety and/or depression. Older adults who are sleep deprived can become depressed, sad and anxious.

Tips for Better Sleep from Visiting Angels Westminster

With help from our personal home care providers, your loved one can adopt healthy habits that can help them regain a good night’s sleep. Your parent should:

  • Avoid late-night coffee. The caffeine can keep your loved one up at night, so our caregiver can make sure that your loved one doesn’t drink coffee or energy drinks in the afternoon.
  • Go outdoors. When seniors don’t leave their house, their body becomes less able to tell the difference between day and night. Our personal home care provider can encourage your parent to spend more time outside and keep them company on their daily walks.
  • Avoid long daytime naps. Seniors should avoid napping in the afternoon since it can confuse their internal clock.
  • Sleep in a dark and cool bedroom. Your loved one should sleep in a room with a minimal amount of light where the temperature is no higher than 70 degrees.

If you wish to know how our personal home care services can improve your loved one’s life quality, please contact our office in Westminster, CO.

Serving Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn and the Northern Denver Suburbs

Visiting Angels BROOMFIELD, CO
350 Interlocken Blvd #110
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: 303-650-2881

Serving Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn and the Northern Denver Suburbs

Visiting Angels BROOMFIELD, CO
350 Interlocken Blvd #110
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: 303-650-2881