Sleep

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Aging and Sleep

• The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Health for Seniors: Information on the prevalence, causes, and risk factors. Offered by 1800CPap. 
• Everything You Need to Know About How Sleep Changes As You Age: A guide that explores the questions of what exactly changes in our bodies throughout adulthood that causes shifts in our sleep habits and the relationship between sleep deprivation and aging. Offered by Mattress Clarity.
• Sleep and Aging: A Handbook for Seniors and Caregivers:  The “connection between sleep and aging; sleep challenges associated with aging and potential solutions, and some tips on how seniors can get better sleep.” From PrimeClean.
• Sleep and Aging: Sleep Guide for Seniors: A guide to understanding “common sleep problems seniors face and how to treat them.” From Mattress Advisor. 
• Substances and Sleep: A guide to the relationship between sleep, aging, medications and diet, with tips for healthy sleep for older adults. From National Council on Aging.

Guides and Statistics

• The Complete Guide to Insomnia: Everything from causes to managing insomnia. Offered by How to Sleep, which has a number of additional informational guides on its site.
• The Connection Between Alzheimer’s and Sleep: An explanation of the types and causes of dementia-related sleep issues, as well as tips for supporting better sleep. From Mattress Clarity.
• Grief and Sleep: A guide to coping with insomnia after loss. From Mattress Advisor.
• Managing Sleeping Problems While Recovering on Crutches: Offered by World Crutches.
• Sleep Hygiene: Illustrated guide for healthy sleep habits with actionable steps. Offered by PureCare.
• Sleeping Well in the Digital Age: This guide from Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies includes information on the link between light and the brain, and more.
• Sleepmaxxing Explained: According to this article from Next Avenue, “sleepmaxxing may be a temporary fad that’s big on TikTok and other social media channels, it can still offer some helpful sleep solutions.”  
• What You Need to Know about Insomnia: Symptoms, causes, treatments, prevention, and more. From HealthMatch.

Mattresses and Beds

• Adjustable Beds for Seniors: “The adjustable bed industry has developed features that combat common issues that seniors encounter.” From Rest Right Mattress. 
• Best Mattresses for Seniors: A guide from MattressAdvisor.com. 
• How to Choose the Best Mattress for Seniors: An examination of “things for seniors to consider when buying a mattress.” From Nolah.