Why Do Senior Citizens Have Trouble Waking Up?
Many senior citizens have trouble waking up in the morning. They may feel fatigued, exhausted, or even in pain upon waking up. Why are so many elderly people struggling with getting up out of bed and starting their day? As a family caregiver, this may be something that you want to find out in order to learn why this is happening or could happen to your elderly loved one.
Nighttime Urinary Issues
Companion Care at Home Villa Rica, GA: Trouble Waking Up
One of the most common reasons why so many senior citizens are fatigued when they get up in the morning is due to nighttime urinary issues. Think about it – if you were up multiple times throughout the night, wouldn’t you be tired the next day? You might never feel as if you are getting a full night’s sleep. Not only that, but you wouldn’t be getting quality sleep. If you or a companion care at home provider notices that your elderly loved one is up a lot throughout the night going to the bathroom, you should have them talk to their doctor about this.
Sleep Disorders
There are many sleep disorders that cause people to stay up throughout the night or wake up constantly over the nightime hours. Some examples of these disorders are sleep apnea and insomnia. If your elderly loved one is struggling with these issues, they may never feel as if they are sleeping well. They may not want to get out of bed in the morning (during the hours when they may finally feel like they could fall asleep). If you or a senior care provider suspect your elderly loved one has a sleep disorder, you should have them see their doctor. They may need to have a sleep study or other tests done to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Vitamin Deficiencies
It may seem odd, but vitamin deficiencies can lead to a host of health issues, including not sleeping well. Did you know that calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin B deficiencies can all cause people to have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. If you can’t figure out why your elderly loved one isn’t sleeping well, they may need to have their doctor run bloodwork. If they have a vitamin deficiency, this could be an easy fix, so they can finally start getting the sleep they need and deserve.
Conclusion
These are some of the common reasons why senior citizens may find it difficult to wake up in the morning. If your elderly loved one is experiencing this issue, you or a companion care at home provider may need to take them to the doctor. Once your elderly loved one receives a diagnosis, they can put a treatment plan into place to help them start getting the quality sleep they need.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home in Villa Rica, GA please contact the caring staff at Universal Home Care And Services, Inc today. (678) 426-2701
Sources
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep
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