A Good Night’s Sleep is Important at Any Age

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Getting a good night’s sleep is important no matter what your age is as it impacts both our physical and mental health.  HelpGuide.org explains that not getting enough sleep can contribute to negative health conditions and put you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.   

Research has found that insufficient sleep can cause the release of insulin that leads to an increase of fat storage and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.  It may also make people more susceptible to depression, fatigue, and premature aging of the skin. Other problems can include an impaired attention span as well as difficulty in problem solving, reasoning and concentration.  In addition, experts suggest chronic fatigue may contribute to weight problems and even breast cancer in women.   

However when we routinely get good sleep, it can improve concentration and memory formation.  HelpGuide reports that restful sleep gives the body time to repair any cell damage that may have occurred during the day and to refresh our immune systems, which may help prevent disease. 

So how much sleep do we need?  Studies find healthy adults should get around 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night; however, it is less about the actual hours and more about whether you feel rested.   Tips to improve your sleep habits include limiting caffeine late in the day and avoiding alcohol before bedtime. If you are hungry, eat a light snack that avoids sugary foods and those high in refined carbs.  Also avoid drinking liquids about an hour and half before bed. 

At the beautiful MorningStar of Littleton senior living community, our 65 assisted living suites offer residents comfort, safety and wellbeing.  We also have another 20 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Please visit our website to learn more about luxury senior living in Littleton.    

At MorningStar of Littleton, we represent the very best in senior living with a unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for our residents.  Please schedule a visit to our exceptional assisted living and memory care community. 

 Source: helpguide.org/articles/sleep/how-to-sleep-well-as-you-age.htm

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