Seniors and Sleep: Maintaining Good Habits and Overnight Care

Victoria Senior Health  |  February 11, 2020

What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Maintaining Good Sleeping Habits

Seniors and Sleep | Many things gradually change as we age, even the way we sleep. When we reach golden years, our bodies make fewer hormones and chemicals that contribute to quality sleep and some older adults develop sensitivity to environmental factors that affect sleep, including noise or lighting.

Then there are also chronic conditions that can make it difficult to fall sound asleep easily. Some of the most common ones include Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke, arthritis, and other conditions that cause chronic pain.

For all these reasons, it is very common for seniors to develop insomnia or some other sleeping disorder. It is estimated that as much as 46% of adults over 65 find it difficult to fall asleep and stay fast asleep throughout the night.

On the other hand, some seniors may fall asleep earlier in the evening and then wake up in the middle of the night. A lack of sleep can have a rather negative impact on the overall quality of life and even cause memory problems or an increased risk of falling.

Seniors and Sleep: Issues that can arise from inadequate sleep:

• Irritability, stress, problems with concentration, as well as frequent mood swings
• Headache, body ache, feeling sore and weak
• Diminished immune system

If your senior Mom or Dad is not sleeping well and getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night is recommended for their age group, you might want to encourage them to try out these simple routines to ensure a good night’s rest.

Tips to Create a Simple Senior Sleep Routine:

Tip #1 – Create a sleep schedule:

Try going to bed and getting up at approximately the same time every day.

Tip #2 – Avoid eating certain foods later in the day:

Alcohol, spicy foods, coffee, sodas, and sweets can cause sleep issues, so it is much better to skip them in the evening.

Tip #3 – Develop a relaxing routine before bedtime:

Taking a warm bath, meditating, or reading a book can help get you in sleeping mode much faster and sleep well throughout the night.

At Comfort Keepers® Victoria we feel that home is the best place to be.

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care, overnight care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Victoria provides in-home elderly overnight care services

Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Comfort Keepers® Victoria in-home caregivers can help with Interactive Caregiving™

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service which offers respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria is proud to provide senior care and home care services to keep seniors safe in their homes.

If you are searching for home care near me, Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for the seniors of Victoria and the surrounding areas of Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.

Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families

Comfort Keepers® Victoria has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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