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• Later life >> Sleep problems in later life >> Earlier times of poor sleep and their impact on sleep now >> Earlier times of poor sleep and their impact on sleep now

Earlier times of poor sleep and their impact on sleep now

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Partners, companions and pets

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• Later life >> Sleep problems in later life >> Women aged 65-74 >> Mary - Interview 02 >> Mary and her husband sleep better when they don’t share a bedroom, although they still do occasionally share the bed when their dog isn’t in the room.

Mary often finds it very difficult to get to sleep, sometimes taking up to an hour to fall asleep. Mary finds that relaxation and meditation exercises help her to fall asleep, and help her get back to sleep if she wakes up in the night. Even if she has not had a good night Mary finds it impossible to take a nap during the day, although she may put her feet up in bed to have a rest instead. Mary hasn’t been to the doctor about her sleep, but has tried some over the counter remedies.

• Later life >> Sleep problems in later life >> Women aged 65-74 >> Mary - Interview 02 >> Mary also wasn’t sure whether it was the menopause that was the start of her sleeping problems, or having to be alert listening for her children.

Mary often finds it very difficult to get to sleep, sometimes taking up to an hour to fall asleep. Mary finds that relaxation and meditation exercises help her to fall asleep, and help her get back to sleep if she wakes up in the night. Even if she has not had a good night Mary finds it impossible to take a nap during the day, although she may put her feet up in bed to have a rest instead. Mary hasn’t been to the doctor about her sleep, but has tried some over the counter remedies.

• Later life >> Sleep problems in later life >> Women aged 65-74 >> Juliet - Interview 07 >> Although Juliet did have her sleep disturbed at night by pain, she also felt that hot flushes made her toss and turn at night.

In addition to her formal career, Juliet has had a range of voluntary jobs such as Chairman of the Preschool Playgroup Association. Juliet was also employed as an Ofsted Lay School Inspector. Juliet is an avid silver surfer and thoroughly enjoys online shopping and writing emails. She has had rheumatoid arthritis for about 15 years and has also been diagnosed with diabetes, both of which interfere with her sleep.