Getting restful sleep is an important part of staying healthy. But often seniors have trouble getting the kind of deep restful sleep that they need. When seniors don’t get restful sleep they can suffer from symptoms like irritability, dizziness, and poor balance. Seniors who have insomnia or other sleep disorders can suffer long-term problems like memory loss and cognitive decline if they are not getting at least eight hours of restful sleep. There are a lot of things that can make it hard for seniors to get restful sleep, like medical conditions or side effects from medication. Personal care at home providers can help them improve their approach to improving sleep.
There are some things that seniors can do to improve the quality of their sleep like:
Take A Hot Bath
A hot bath at night before bed can be very relaxing. Seniors just need to be careful to make sure that they can safely bathe without falling. A hot shower can also be a good way for seniors to relax if they are not able to easily get into a bathtub. Personal care at home is a great service that will help your senior mom or dad bath or shower safely. Personal care at home is specialized care for seniors. The care providers that provide personal care at home have training and experience so they can safely help seniors with hygiene tasks, transferring, and getting dressed.
Replace The Linens
Microfiber sheets are common now, but they are made from synthetic materials that can be uncomfortable for seniors. Seniors have a more difficult time regulating their body temperature. So bed linens that are not made from natural breathable fibers can trap body heat and make seniors much too warm when they’re trying to sleep. Replace your mom or dad’s bed linens with cotton sheets and blankets and they will be much more comfortable.
Make It Dark
If your mom or dad’s room isn’t dark enough they may not be able to sleep very well. Hang some blackout curtains on the windows to keep all light out of the room. Remove the TV or other sources of light that could be keeping your senior parent awake at night.
Make Sure All Medical Equipment Is Working
If your mom or dad uses a CPAP machine at night, an oxygen tank, or any other medical equipment, make sure that the equipment is working properly. If the medical machinery they rely on isn’t working well that could be contributing to your mom or dad’s poor sleep. It’s a good idea to have a care provider in the home at night if your mom or dad using medical equipment at night to make sure it’s always working properly.
A Good Night Phone Call
If your mom or dad gets anxious at night and they have trouble sleeping because of it you could try calling them every night at bedtime just for a few minutes. Sometimes just hearing your voice and knowing you’re ok is enough to soothe a senior so that they will be able to sleep.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home Services in Johns Creek GA please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (404) 266-8773
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Atlanta, Palmetto, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee Hills, Milton, College Park, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Hapeville, Johns Creek, and all of Fulton County.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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