Sleep After Sixty

Sleep often changes with age. Melatonin production can decrease, circadian rhythms can shift
earlier, and deep sleep can become shorter. Stress, medications, and health conditions can
add to the challenge.
Practical fixes include consistent sleep and wake times, limiting caffeine after mid afternoon,
reducing evening alcohol, and keeping the bedroom cool and dark. A screen free hour before
bed helps many people.
Natural strategies can include gentle stretching, a warm bath, morning sunlight, and calming
breath work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia is widely recommended and can be
found through providers listed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
New sleep technology can help you notice patterns. Sleep trackers such as Oura Ring and
temperature controlled systems such as Eight Sleep help some people fine tune comfort. White
noise machines and blue light blocking glasses are also popular.
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Sleep often changes with age. Melatonin production can decrease, circadian rhythms
can shift earlier, and deep sleep can become shorter. Stress, medications, and health
conditions can add to the challenge.
Practical fixes include consistent sleep and wake times, limiting caffeine after mid
afternoon, reducing evening alcohol, and keeping the bedroom cool and dark. A screen
free hour before bed helps many people.
Natural strategies can include gentle stretching, a warm bath, morning sunlight, and
calming breath work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia is widely
recommended.
New sleep technology can help you notice patterns. Sleep trackers and temperature
controlled systems help some people fine tune comfort. White noise machines and blue
light blocking glasses are also popular.
Resources mentioned
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (provider directory)
Oura Ring (sleep tracking)
Eight Sleep (temperature controlled sleep system)
White noise machines
Blue light blocking glasses