Try: The Care recipient (cr) will experience some natural changes with sleep due to age older adults also tend to wake up more often during the night thus the cr may have to spend longer in bed at night to get the hours of sleep you need or he may have to make up the shortfall by taking naps or making other changes in most cases sleep changes are normal and don’t automatically indicate a sleep problem at any age it’s common to experience occasional sleep problems however if the cr experiences any of the following symptoms on a regular basis he may be dealing with a sleep disorder have trouble falling asleep even though the cr feels tired have trouble getting back to sleep when awakened don’t feel refreshed after a night’s sleep feel irritable or sleepy during the day have difficulty staying awake when sitting still watching television or driving have difficulty concentrating during the day have trouble controlling your emotions note if the cr has serious sleep issues consult a physician information references helpguide org

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