The account of the Family Affairs Council sheds light on sleep disorders, which it described as a problem that hinders the physical and psychological comfort of the elderly, indicating the great role of the family in helping them overcome it.
He explained that 28% of the elderly suffer from sleep disorders, and that there are things that affect their normal sleep rate, such as apnea and sleep suffocation frequently due to weight gain, increased thinking and anxiety.
He added that other influential issues are the excessive use of medications that relieve allergies and headaches, sudden jerky movements in the foot muscle, chronic diseases, and excessive consumption of caffeinated contents such as coffee and tea.
The account advised in several ways to improve the normal rate of sleep, which is setting a regular bedtime and waking up, exercising for 30 minutes a day, and making sure to take walks and breathe clean air.
