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Insomnia as you age
Having trouble sleeping?
Sleeping problems as you age are not uncommon; our internal circadian clocks and sleep-wake cycles can change as we age, affecting the duration and quality of our sleep.
If you are having trouble sleeping, this could be one of the reasons why. However, many other factors could affect your sleep, such as restless legs syndrome, certain medications and so on. It could also be a sign of a chronic sleep disorder such as insomnia, and this should not be ignored. But be assured you don’t have to suffer in silence from insomnia; there are a lot of effective treatments available.
In this blog, we will explore insomnia, why it affects our ageing population, as well as symptoms to look out for and what treatment is available, including how a personal alarm system can help provide peace of mind to you and the whole family.
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What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. Insomnia may result in you having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or the quality of your sleep. According to the NHS, Insomnia can occur at any time and age, but it is common among older adults, particularly those aged 60+.
People aged 60 and older are more susceptible to insomnia, and this can be attributed to a few different factors.
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What are the symptoms of insomnia?
According to Age UK, the main symptoms of insomnia are:- difficulty falling asleep
- waking up in the night
- waking up early in the morning
- feeling tired, irritable and having trouble concentrating during the day.
Treatment
Despite the fact that more than 50%* of elderly people have insomnia, it is typically undertreated, and nonpharmacologic interventions are underused by health care practitioners.
There are a number of things you can do to try to treat insomnia, including non-pharmacological treatments. According to sleepfoundation.org, some treatments that can help alleviate insomnia symptoms include cognitive behavioural therapy, bright light therapy or stimulus control. The important first step is to speak to your GP about your symptoms to get the correct course of treatment suited to your individual needs.
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A personal alarm can provide support for those at risk of falling from sleep deprivation.
If you are worried that you or your loved ones may fall at night or during the day due to lack of sleep, then a personal alarm system can help.
If you are worried that you or your loved ones may fall due to sleep deprivation, then a personal alarm system can help give you and the whole family peace of mind, particularly as we enter the colder months when falls are more common. Check out our blog on how to avoid a trip/fall in winter.
Our falls detector package automatically raises an alert if it senses a hard fall. It also enables the wearer to call for help by pressing the button. Our experienced team in our UK-based monitoring centre are available 24/7 should you ever need us, putting your mind at ease.
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