NCOA: Aging Mastery® - Sleep

Published 2022-05-10
Sheila Molony, PhD, Professor of Nursing at Quinnipiac University talks about how sleep patterns change as we age, the importance of monitoring the sleep cycle, and simple strategies to improve sleep.

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  • @pkstiever
    I have found that getting outside in early morning light for 15 minutes was a huge game changer for me. I am able to get sleepy at bedtime and wake up naturally with no issues with waking up in the night. I am strict at going to bed at the same time every night, and my body has adjusted to fall asleep really quickly, I really have issues if I drink an alcoholic drink near bedtime (or at all). Wearing a comfortable black padded sleep mask that I got from a local drugstore has worked wonders too. Completely blocking light has helped me sleep with no disturbances. Thank you for this video. I think you have great advice and information.