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Sleep: Getting a Good Night's Sleep

As people get older, it sometimes becomes more difficult to get a enough sleep, and sleep disorders are common among seniors. Here is basic information to help you idendity sleep disorders and get enough sleep each night.
Fall Asleep - What Helps You Fall Asleep Faster?
Is it hard for you to fall alseep? Senior Living readers share their ideas about how to fall asleep faster.
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Do you get enough sleep? How much sleep is enough? Test your sleep IQ to find out if you are getting enough sleep, and get tips to improve your sleep.
Sleep and Aging: The Facts about Seniors and Sleep
Seniors need just as much sleep as younger adults, but it is often harder for seniors to get the sleep they need. The National Institutes of Health provide a wealth of information about sleep and aging to help seniors sleep well.
Sleep Well: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting enough sleep is an essential part of good health at any age. These tips can help you fall asleep sooner and stay asleep longer.
Training Yourself To Sleep
From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to scheduling a time to worry, here are a few ideas to help you find the path to better sleep.
Sleep Disorders Tutorials from the National Institutes of Health
Want to know more about common sleep disorders? Check out these Sleep Disorders Tutorials from the National Institutes of Health.

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