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爺爺的旅程:銀髮族如何改善睡眠與休息品質 Part 6 My Grandpa Journey : How Seniors Can Improve Sleep and Rest Quality

 



隨著年齡的增長,我逐漸體會到睡眠的重要性。年輕時,一覺到天亮是再自然不過的事,但如今常常淺眠,甚至半夜醒來後難以再次入睡。其實,這是許多銀髮族共同的挑戰。


年齡帶來的睡眠變化:

  • 睡眠時間縮短:總體睡眠時數比年輕時少。

  • 深度睡眠減少:淺眠較多,容易被外界干擾。

  • 生理時鐘改變:容易早醒或白天嗜睡。


改善睡眠的建議:

  1. 🛏️ 固定作息 —— 每天在同一時間睡覺與起床。

  2. 🌙 睡前放鬆 —— 閱讀、聽輕音樂或深呼吸,避免使用電子產品。

  3. 🕯️ 營造環境 —— 保持臥室安靜、黑暗、涼爽。

  4. 🍵 注意飲食 —— 睡前避免咖啡因與過量液體。

  5. 🚶 適度運動 —— 白天運動有助於夜間更好入眠。


睡眠不是浪費時間,而是身體自我修復的關鍵。好的休息能讓我們精神更佳、思緒更清晰,生活也更有活力。


下一篇,我將分享 情緒與心理健康,談談如何保持心境平和、避免孤獨,讓生活更充實。



My Grandpa Journey Part 6: Sleep and Rest

As I grow older, I’ve come to realize how vital sleep is. In my younger years, I could sleep soundly through the night, but now I often wake up easily or find it hard to fall back asleep. This, I’ve learned, is a common challenge among seniors.


Sleep Changes with Age:

  • Shorter sleep duration: Less total sleep compared to younger years.

  • Reduced deep sleep: More light sleep, easily disturbed by noise.

  • Altered body clock: Waking up earlier or feeling sleepy during the day.


Tips for Better Sleep:

  1. 🛏️ Keep a Regular Schedule – Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily.

  2. 🌙 Relax Before Bed – Read, listen to soft music, or practice deep breathing instead of using screens.

  3. 🕯️ Create the Right Environment – Quiet, dark, and cool bedrooms improve rest.

  4. 🍵 Watch Diet Habits – Avoid caffeine or too much liquid before bedtime.

  5. 🚶 Exercise Daily – Staying active in the day helps sleep at night.


Sleep is not wasted time — it’s the body’s natural repair system. Restful nights bring sharper minds, brighter moods, and more energy for daily life.


In the next part, I’ll share thoughts on Emotions and Mental Health — how to stay calm, avoid loneliness, and live a more fulfilling life.


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