2021 Summer GAPNA Newsletter Volume 40 Number 2

Sleep and Older Adults

Sleep habits may change with age but getting a good night's sleep is still important for the well-being, health, and safety of older adults.

The National Institute on Aging’s easy-to-read booklet on “Sleep and Older Adults” provides valuable information on sleep and health, including tips for getting a good night’s sleep.

Topics include:

  • What happens during sleep
  • The importance of sleep
  • How aging changes your sleep
  • Ways to improve your sleep
  • Types of sleep problems

Download, print, or order the easy-to-read sleep booklet.