How to sleep poorly at night for the elderly

The main clinical manifestations of insomnia are difficulty in falling asleep, dreaminess, early awakening and difficulty in falling asleep again after waking up, and insomnia suggests that patients should pay attention to the following points: first, mental relaxation, peace of mind, avoid mental tension, and do not think too much during night sleep. Second, keep the sleep environment quiet, the temperature is appropriate, the light is soft, the bed is moderately soft and hard. Third, do not drink strong tea and coffee during the day and before going to bed. Fourth, during the day, you can participate in appropriate physical activities such as walking, which can relieve patients’ mental tension and help them sleep. Fifth, dinner should pay attention to a light diet, to avoid overfull. Sixth, insomnia with anxiety and depression patients, should be recommended to take oral anti-anxiety drugs such as Dextran, paroxetine, venlafaxine, etc. For patients with prolonged insomnia, it is recommended to visit the neurology department and take oral sleep aids if necessary.