sleep
Achieving better sleep and why it matters
Sleep or lack of it is a topic that worries many of us, and it seems to get harder to achieve good quality sleep as we get older. This is a bit of a problem for our health. It’s suggested that as well as contributing to numerous health issues, such as chronic challenges such as […]
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Getting better sleep with the Sleepio app – week 7
Well, I’m all over the place with this programme. Sleepio is an app designed to help chronic poor sleepers get better quality sleep. As I’ve been waking and staying awake for several hours in the early hours for a long time now, this looked like a real opportunity to get a good night’s sleep and […]
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Sleepio week 4 – the going gets tough
I’ve been working my way through the Sleepio programme – designed by experts to help people with long-term sleep problems finally get some decent rest. So far it’s been about looking at aspects of how we prepare for sleep and our connection between sleep and the bedroom. Throughout the programme users keep their own sleep […]
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Trying to get some Sleepio – week 3
It’s week 3 in our review of the Sleepio app – aimed at helping chronic insomniacs finally get a good night’s sleep. For many of us, sleeping through the night is an elusive dream, as we lie awake worrying about our responsibilities and what the future hold. Join me on my journey through the programme […]
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Why can’t I sleep? Working with the Sleepio app Week 2
If you’ve seen the first part of this series of blogs, you’ll know that after decades of broken sleep, I have high hopes that the Sleepio app is going to deliver some answers for me. If you’re one of the 10% with chronic sleep problems, or if you’re going through a difficult time right now […]
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How to keep cool in hot weather
Written by Rebecca Lenton You wouldn’t think it possible that your parent could be too hot in British weather yet with the rising temperatures we’ve been experiencing it’s good to be aware of the way heat can affect the elderly and how to help them stay cool. Who is most vulnerable to heat-related illness? If […]
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How to cope with sleep problems in the elderly
Written by Rebecca Lenton Most of us have, from time to time, had trouble sleeping. As our parents age they can become more prone to sleep issues. Their sleep patterns change and health conditions can get in the way of a good night’s rest. Why isn’t my parent sleeping well? Whether they’ve been waking during […]
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