Sleep hygiene and restful sleep: Methods to improve nighttime awakenings, early awakenings, and difficulty falling asleep in the elderly
Sleep is not a luxury—it is a biological necessity. Yet for many older adults, a full night of restful sleep feels like a distant memory. You lie down at 10 p.m., toss and turn until midnight, finally drift off, then wake at 3 a.m. and stare at the ceiling. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Research consistently shows that more than half of adults over age 65 report at least one chronic sleep complaint. The good news: sleep hygiene—a set of evidence-based habits and environmental adjustments—can dramatically improve sleep quality and daytime energy.
