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•Soothing music or sounds/White noise
•Yoga/meditation
•Reading something light
It is noteworthy that everybody has their own
way of relaxing and everybody has to make it a
point to discover what aids in alleviating their

day to day anxieties.

Avoid frequent naps during the day
intensity) could do the trick. It is common to see
that people belonging to geriatric age group tend
to lie down more frequently compared to their

younger counterparts and are less physically
active. The usual reasons include body aches,
exhaustion and boredom. This will reduce their
net consumption of energy and can affect overall
asleep. Hence, keeping oneself active throughout
the day can automatically enhance one’s sleep. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation, to help you get to
Apart from increased physical activity sleep
certain relaxation exercises/ techniques can These are some of exercises/techniques to
also help in sleeping more efficiently. It is help one earn better sleep health. In case, the

frequently observed that people do not have a sleep issues persist despite practicing all these
proper relaxation routine before bedtime. The measures one should make it a point to bring it
unwinding at the end of the day is as important to their doctor’s attention. Neglecting one’s sleep
as the “pick me up” at the beginning of the day. health can affect one’s wellbeing and worsen
Many elderly individuals complain of racing the prognosis of already existing illnesses. On
thoughts while in bed. These racing thoughts the occasion of World Sleep Day 2020 which
can be negative, positive or even neutral. But, is March 13, let us take an oath to live up to the

many have a feeling that they cannot control slogan - Better Sleep, Better Life, Better Planet.
these thoughts and delay sleep onset. Relaxation
exercises can help attain the control. Mentioned
below are a few relaxation techniques.
•Chanting
•Counting serial numbers
•Deep breathing exercises - 4 seconds of
inhalation, holding for 7 seconds and then
exhalation for 8 seconds

•Guided imagery- Instead of racing thoughts
taking its own course one can conjure up their
own imagery in their mind and follow a storyline
they create
•Progressive muscle relaxation exercises-
Tensing and releasing each muscle groups in an Neglecting your sleep health can affect your overall well-being

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