Your metabolism slows as you age, and if you don't exercise and eat properly, you will acquire weight. This additional padding is frequently linked to sleep issues like apnea.
During sleep, the upper airway becomes obstructed, stopping airflow. Overweight, male, and over 40 raise the risk of this sleep-disrupting illness.
Insomnia is one of the menopause-related issue. 61% of menopausal and post-menopausal women report sleeplessness.
Prostate gland enlargement is common among men as they get older. Becoming more frequently defecated at night is a common sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Snoring is more common as we age. Loss of throat muscle tone, neck fat, and throat narrowing cause nocturnal snoring.
Chronic heart failure and sleeplessness are linked, according to research. You may find it difficult to sleep if you have chest pain.
Our ability to obtain deep sleep diminishes with aging. This is one of the reasons why the elderly spend less time in bed. With age, circadian function declines.
Sleep disturbances are caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, but sleep deprivation makes GERD worse. And it is not recommended to lie down when suffering from GERD.
Due to the difficulty seniors already face in reaching the "deep stage," it's no wonder that those "bumps in the night" awaken elders more than younger people.
Age wears out body parts. Medications are often needed. Always consult your doctor before taking a new medicine, especially if it causes insomnia.