The importance of a good night’s rest for senior’s #seniorcare

Let’s face it getting a good night’s sleep every night can be a daunting task.  We all know that rest is important for the health of everyone.  What many people don’t realize is that getting a good night’s sleep is especially important for seniors. On average it typically takes a senior a longer period of time to fall asleep which means that even though the senior has gone to bed at a decent hour does not mean that they are fully rested.  Seniors are naturally more prone to illness than their younger counterparts so the loss of energy makes them even more vulnerable. 

There are several applications that can be downloaded to a smartphone to help promote a healthy sleep cycle. The apps suggested have a small learning curve and have been rated well by users. Tech savvy children or grandchildren may also enjoy showing our senior client how to use the application  The first is called Proactive Sleep Alarm Clock which allows individuals to track their sleeping progress and gives suggestions on how to improve their sleep cycle.  Another great app is Relax Melodies. This app plays sounds to help listeners fall to sleep faster.  We want to hear from you! What do you do to fall asleep better at night?