Sleep is essential to our health. Insomnia has been linked to health issues such as heart disease. Over time, it can lead to habits that directly hurt your heart including high stress levels, low physical activity, or an unhealthy diet. These problems can be deadly to the elderly.
During sleep, our heart rate slows and blood pressure drops. This allows our body and our hearts to relax and recover from the strain that occurs during our waking hours. Without sufficient sleep or for those that deal with sleep problems, their body and hearts don’t get that relaxation time.
Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to numerous heart related health issues such as:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart attacks
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Sleep and Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in seniors. This happens when plaque builds up in the arteries and reduces blood flow and oxygen into the heart. Poor sleep habits can trigger numerous health issues, including those that trigger plaque build up and weaken your arteries. Those who don’t get enough restful sleep every night are at a higher risk of heart failure.
Tips for Healthy Sleep Habits
Find a way to relax. Try techniques like deep breathing, yoga, or meditation. It’s important to relax both your body and your mind to ease yourself into sleep.
Keep a consistent schedule. Try to go to bed and wake around the same time every day.
Consider your environment. Make sure you have a comfortable mattress and pillow, a pleasant room temperature, and that your room is dark and quiet. All of these will keep you from tossing and turning all night.
Avoid negative influences. Alcohol and caffeine before bed will interfere with falling asleep and keep you up at night. Electronics such as tv’s or cell phones can interrupt your sleeping patterns and are best to be avoided for at least an hour before bedtime.
Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita is the largest provider of home care services in the Santa Clarita Valley, with over a decade of experience with senior home care. It is our mission to support families in need by offering services that range from part-time to long-term.
Your aging loved one deserves to stay in the comfort of their own home, and with a Caregiver from Comfort Keepers Santa Clarita, you can rest assured knowing that they are in safe hands.
Each trained caregiver is a professional trained to make sure your loved one is safe & happy. One of our Care Managers would love to answer any questions you may have, so give us a call to learn more about our wide range of services for both you and your senior loved one.
Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita
23900 Lyons Ave
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 523-0322
www.homecaresantaclarita.com
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