After age 60, sleep is no longer \u00abwhat it used to be.\u00bb Changes in the body\u2014lower growth hormone production, weaker muscles, more sensitive joints, more frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom, changes in body temperature\u2014make sleep more vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people at this age wake up feeling tired, with pain in their lower back or neck, and with the feeling that they \u00abdidn\u2019t sleep at all,\u00bb even though they spent 7\u20138 hours in bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common cause? An old mattress (10\u201320 years old) that has lost its support, has sagging spots, no longer regulates temperature, and doesn\u2019t adapt to the body\u2019s changing needs. Upgrading your sleep in your 60s isn\u2019t a luxury\u2014it\u2019s investment<\/a> To your health<\/strong>, energy, and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does Sleep Change After Age 60?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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