Tips for Sleeping Better
- Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
- Try not to take naps longer than about 20 minutes.
- Don't have caffeinated drinks after lunch.
- Don't drink alcohol in the evening. It might help you fall asleep, but it will probably make you wake up in the middle of the night.
- Don't lie in bed for a long time trying to go to sleep. After 30 minutes of trying to sleep, get up and do something quiet for a while, such as reading or listening to quiet music. Then try again to fall asleep in bed.
- Ask your doctor if any of your medicines could be keeping you awake at night.
- Ask your doctor for help if pain or other health problems keep you awake.
- Try a little exercise every day; that helps many older people sleep better.
