Nothing is more important for seniors than sufficient rest and sleep. In fact, a full 8 hours of sleep for elderly loved ones can truly prevent dementia, anxiety, depression, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Here at Mom’s Homecare our caregivers know how essential sleep is to the body and mind.

According to leading medical journals and professionals, lack of sleep is the number one cause of mental fatigue, lack of clarity, and especially obesity and other medical ailments and illnesses. While it can be difficult to secure a proper sleeping schedule for seniors – it is imperative that they get enough rest to help strengthen and unify the mind and body.

Sleeping Schedules

As people age, their bodies and minds begin to tire. This is due to daily tensions and stress – related to work, family issues, or simply responding to stimuli and the environment. With physical fatigue also comes a lack of mental clarity. This results in confusion, stupor, and not feeling connected to one’s self or the body. In the worse case scenarios, dementia and anxiety can form – causing depression and a whole range of other mental related issues.

While there are medicines available to help sync the mind and body, many of them end up causing more anxiety and stress. No truer is this then for seniors – who no longer have the mental or physical capacities to keep up with everything that surrounds them. In order to prevent these issues from gaining a foothold in the mind or body, sleep is one way to combat these problems. Our caregivers make sure that who they are helping is getting sufficient sleep, seniors with sufficient sleep are able to:

  • Cope with daily tension, stress, and other problems in a calm and controlled manner.
  • Revitalize, rejuvenate, and replenish vital energy levels – help sync the mind and body so they feel better connected to themselves and their surroundings.
  • Prevent medical ailments and illnesses stemming from lack of sleep, including fatigue, depression, pain, obesity, and even common colds and sinusitis.
  • Feel completely rested, refreshed, and ready to tackle anything that comes their way on a daily basis.

Mom’s Homecare caregivers formulate strategic sleep schedules for their senior patients. This includes afternoon naps, along with sleeping early in the evenings or nights to ensure at least 7 hours of proper rest. Caregivers and family members can discuss sleeping schedules with elderly patients and see which times are better for them during the day or night.

The Benefits of Sleep for All

Getting enough sleep is not only beneficial to seniors but to one and all. With so many new studies taking place about sleep – results continue to show its importance in maintaining proper health and preserving mental and physical faculties. It is also advised to get a sleep test to see if there are any obstacles or hurdles that are hindering proper rest at night.