Tips for Better Sleep in the Elderly

It is unfortunate that there are so many people, especially the elderly, who have issues with sleep. They might have insomnia, sleep apnea, high levels of stress, or another issue that is affecting their ability to sleep well. The great news is that there are tips that will allow your elderly loved one to get better sleep.

Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr PA: Tips For Better Sleep

Intentions for Sleep

One of the best tips for better sleep in the elderly is to have intentions for sleep. Most people don’t have to do this because they fall asleep when they are tired. However, those who are having sleep issues need to be more intentional about when they go to bed. They should have a set time to lay down and get up. If your elderly loved one needs help making sure they go to bed and get up at the proper times, you might want to hire an elderly care provider to assist them with doing that.

Regular Sleep Schedule

For most people who have sleep issues, they don’t go to bed or wake up at the same time every day. Their sleep schedule is off balance and it needs to be fixed if they are going to get quality sleep. Making sure that your elderly loved one goes to bed and wakes up at the same time, for weeks on end, is going to help put their circadian rhythm back in balance.

Napping

Many elderly adults feel they need to take a nap during the day. However, if your loved one is going to take a nap, they should do so earlier in their day. The later they take a nap, the less likely they will be to get quality sleep at night.

Avoiding Light

Another tip for helping the elderly to get better sleep is to have them avoid light for at least 30 minutes before they go to sleep. They could have dark curtains in their room to block outside light. They shouldn’t be on any electronics within 30 minutes before going to bed. All lamps, lights, and televisions should be turned off, as well.

No Caffeine After Noon

Caffeine can also make your elderly loved one stay up at night. It is recommended that people don’t drink caffeine after noon, especially if they are having issues with getting quality sleep.

Warm Showers

Taking a warm shower before bed can help someone to relax and wind down before they get into bed. This may be something that you want to recommend to your elderly loved one if they are having issues with their sleep.

These are some of the tips for better sleep in the elderly. If you are caring for your elderly loved one, be sure they get great sleep with these tips. Remember, you can also hire an elderly care provider to help implement these tips, as well.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Elderly Care Bryn Mawr, PA, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care.  Call today: (484) 206-4544

Source
Sleepfoundation.org
Nia.nih.gov

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Ibrahim & Mariama Suma-Keita

Owners at Suma Home Care

Ibrahim Suma-Keita Jr studied lived, studied and work in London, United Kingdom when he emigrated as a teenager from his country of birth Sierra Leone. Ibrahim had a illustrious career in Information Technology (IT). However, he emigrated to Philadelphia, where he settled and married to his wife who is a Registered Nurse, they have three children together.

Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.

With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.

Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.

Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.

Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.

In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.

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