Living Well with Mobility Limitations
Mobility Limitations can be a risk factor for several conditions and lead to increased isolation and loneliness. A carer helps to make your home more accessible.
October 18, 2021
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Sleep; an essential piece in the health & wellness jigsaw.
Our sleep beliefs & habits throughout our lifetimes can vary enormously. We all know of or have parented a child who sleeps poorly; likewise, teenagers who don’t think they need it at all or sleep all day; busy people who would love a good night’s sleep & the genuine insomniac who just can’t find it!
Good sleeping and bedtime habits include:
(Average sleep needs for an adult are 7-9 hours per day)
- Regular times for going to bed & getting up
- Relax for at least an hour before going to bed; unplug electronic devices
- Avoid a full or empty stomach
- Don’t spend too long in bed
- Attend to the sleeping environment; Good bed, noise & light levels, air circulation, temperature
- An evening nap can compromise overnight sleep
- Get sunlight during the day
- Quit smoking, be physically active
- Reduce alcohol consumption & caffeine consumption (especially in the afternoon or evening); if necessary
Benefits of sleeping well include:
- Good sleepers tend to eat fewer calories; weight management
- Improves concentration, productivity
- Maximises athletic and sporting performance
- Reduces risk of heart disease & stroke
- Improves your immune function
- Reduces stress levels
- Helps the body repair itself
- Maintenance of emotional well being
The above list whilst not exhaustive makes a compelling case for the benefits of sleep and the difference our sleep patterns can make to our daily lives & long term health.
We need to pay more attention to good sleeping and take care of our bedtime habits.
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