“To sleep, perchance to dream.” – Shakespeare — Many elderly individuals reach a point where sleeping is a struggle and daydream about how to sleep better and feel more refreshed during the day. Being overly tired all day long is not only exhausting, it’s bad for a person’s health. An in-home care provider can help them with their struggles of improving their habits.

In-Home Care Reedley CA – Reasons Your Loved One Can’t Sleep At Night

What Suffers During the Day When Your Loved One Can’t Sleep at Night.

While lying in bed and tossing and turning is a rotten way to spend a night, that nighttime activity can also lead to how well your loved one gets through her day. A lack of sleep can result in poor decision-making, emotional sensitivity, and slowed reaction times to just name a few. That means, driving, making important decisions, and even having hard conversations can be much more difficult if your loved one isn’t sleeping well.

Eight Causes That Commonly Affect Senior’s Sleep Patterns

• Lack of Exercise During the Day

Exercise stimulates the body by releasing endorphins and elevating body temperature. It increases heart rates and deeper breathing. If a person regularly exercises during the day, their body is more likely to realize it’s night and time to sleep when all of these levels go back to normal.

• Lack of Social Connections

Staying connected with others increases mental acuity and engagement in the world around a person. Even if no aerobic physical activity occurs when your loved one meets with others, she is being active and preparing her body to rest better later.

• High Stress Levels

Stress can keep the mind active at night even when the body is ready to sleep. Some stressors cannot be avoided so helping our loved one find healthy ways to deal with and manage stress can help her avoid bringing those worries and anxieties to bed with her each night.

• Poor Sleep Environment

Make sure your loved one’s bedroom is set up for a good night’s sleep. A comfortable bed is one part of it, but don’t forget to check on light levels as well as noise levels.

• Food and Drink Choices

What your loved one eats and drinks can keep her up at night. Limit spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, especially in the evening hours.

• Lack of Sunlight

Bright sunlight regulates melatonin and sleep cycles. Even if she can’t get outside, open up those curtains wide during the day to let the sunshine in.

• Medications

Talk with your loved one’s doctor if some medications are keeping her up at night. There might be other options.

• Medical Conditions

Chronic pain and some medical conditions can wreak havoc on sleep. Work with your loved one’s doctor to find a solution that’ll help her sleep.

A Little In-Home Care Will Help Your Loved One Sleep Better

Your loved one may need a bit of assistance when it comes to implementing activities into her day to help her sleep better at night. Having someone come to her to provide in-home care is one way to ensure she’ll get the important one-on-one attention needed. An in-home care provider can help her with activities that will keep her stimulated during the day so she can sleep better at night or can help her adjust her diet so it’s more sleep conducive. With a little help, your loved one will be sleeping and dreaming better in no time.

If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services in Reedley CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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