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All adults need between 7 and 9
hours of sleep each night. As we

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get older, getting this much
sleep becomes more difficult for

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many. Follow this checklist to
help you get enough sleep each

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night. Do: Turn off the screens
- TV - phone - tablet -

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computer. All of these
electronic devices can keep you

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awake and make it harder to fall
asleep. Do: Get into a regular

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sleep pattern - go to bed at the
same time each night and wake up

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at the same time every morning.
Do: Keep your bedroom quiet, at

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a comfortable temperature (not
too hot or cold) and with low

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lighting. Do: Get regular
exercise during your day, just

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not close to bedtime. Exercise
helps tire you out, making it

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easier to sleep. Do not: Have
caffeine or large meals close to

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bedtime. Caffeine helps to
energize you, so skip that late

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evening cup of coffee. Do not:
Have alcohol close to bedtime.

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Most people think this helps you
sleep but in fact, it does the

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opposite. Do not: Take an
afternoon nap later in the day.

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This can throw off your ability
to sleep that night. Do not: Use

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bright lights in your house as
you prepare to sleep. Lower

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light levels will help to get
you ready to rest. Getting a

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good night's sleep is a great
way to stay healthy as you age.

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Follow this checklist to help
you get the right amount of

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sleep each night.