Choosing The Best Bed For Retirement
It is no secret that the elderly have a hard time getting a good night’s sleep. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), approximately 50% of adults 60 years and above are insomniacs. Your sleep patterns and cycles change as you get older. Newborns need the most sleep, followed by adolescents and adults. Contrary to popular belief, the elderly also need the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. The only difference is that seniors get lighter sleep and for shorter spans. Seniors are usually at a greater risk of insomnia. Sleep deprivation causes heightened sensitivity to pain and increased chances …