Mind & Mood
Better Sleep
Rest that restores you
This is general education, not medical advice. Everyone is different, so always talk with your own doctor before making changes to your health, activity, or medications.
Good sleep is repair time for the body and mind, and it shapes your mood, memory, and energy. Sleep often changes with age, but simple habits can help you fall asleep more easily and wake more rested.
What you can do
- Keep a steady bedtime and wake time, even on weekends
- Wind down with quiet activities and dim the lights an hour before bed
- Keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet
- Limit caffeine after midday and heavy meals late at night
Watch and learn
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for better sleep
Mayo ClinicTreatment Options for Insomnia
Cleveland ClinicTips for Better Sleep: Advice for Older Adults
ILCASleep Problems among Older Adults
ILCAQuestions to ask your doctor
- Could a medication or condition be disturbing my sleep?
- Should I be checked for sleep apnea?
- Is it safe for me to use any sleep aid?
When to call your doctor
- Loud snoring with gasping or pauses in breathing
- Daytime sleepiness so strong it affects driving or daily life
