Try: Keep a journal to record worries and concerns before going to bed make a to-do list and check off tasks accomplished for the day list goals for tomorrow and then let go listen to calming music read a book get a massage from a friend or partner use a relaxation technique to prepare the body for sleep seek opportunities to talk with a friend or family member about stressful things

Materials: Paper and pen music tapes cds books

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Caregiver Needs&Support, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social

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References: sleeping well as you age helpful sleep tips for seniors by lawrence robinson gina kemp and robert segal 2011 available at www helpguide org

Keywords: Sleep insomnia sleep disorders can’t sleep anxious stress stressed out

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed