Once you’ve hit the so-called golden years\u2014aka you’re over the age of 65\u2014you’d think that getting enough sleep would become easier. Chances are you’re retired or have taken a step back from demanding work responsibilities, so the Sunday scaries don’t quite affect you the way they used to. And long gone are the days you’d have to stay up late to care for a sick kid or worry about your teen who’s out with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But in reality, sleep during the senior years has a unique set of challenges. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), people over 65 have a harder time staying asleep throughout the night<\/a>. In fact, starting at around the age of 50, it becomes more difficult to enter deep sleep<\/a>, the most restorative stage of sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a 2005 NSF poll, older adults reported that they were more likely to wake up throughout the night than younger and middle-aged adults. Moreover, insomnia<\/a> is prevalent in older adults, with the most common complaints being difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep<\/a>, according to a June 2015 study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, there are some easy steps you can take to improve your sleep\u2014and it all starts with finding the right mattress. Whether you’re a senior struggling to get decent snooze time at night or the caregiver of an aging parent or family member, here’s everything you need to know about finding the best mattress for elderly people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch this video to learn more about how to choose the best mattress for seniors:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n