As we begin to grow old and feel the symptoms of old age we get to be affected by the thought that we are waiting for that final day and that thought begins to worry us and we even let go and do nothing to help ease the various discomforts that old age brings us.

One of the most common symptoms of old age is the change in sleeping habits wherein before the onset of old age, we can manage an average of 7-8 hours sleep but now as we get past middle age, sleeping time becomes lesser usually averaging 5 hours every night.

Getting a goodnight sleep will allow us to maintain good health and remain mentally, emotionally and physically strong.  To ensure that we get that quality sleep needed as we grow old, try to do the following:

  • Do away with any stressful activities that makes us feel worried and anxious most of the time
  • Find the time to relax during the day.
  • If we want to do something to keep ourselves occupied try gardening which does not require so much effort on our part.
  • Avoid eating a heavy meal before going to sleep.  As we go through many physiological changes, eating small portions of food several times a day can do wonders for us to be able to maintain our good health.
  • Feel good about ourselves and think positive thoughts.