Sleep and healthy aging go together because rest affects how you feel and function the next day. Start by noticing your schedule, when you feel sleepy, and whether you wake feeling rested.
Choose a schedule you can keep
Try a consistent time to get up and give yourself enough time to sleep. Use a simple wind-down routine and consider whether afternoon caffeine, naps, or evening noise affects your rest.
Keep track of recurring problems
For several days, note bedtimes, awakenings, naps, and daytime sleepiness. Include anything a partner notices, such as loud snoring. Bring the record to a clinician if problems persist.
Discuss sleep alongside other health needs
Ask whether symptoms, medications, or a change in routine may be affecting sleep. Describe how often the problem happens and how it affects daily activities.
Read Anti Aging: Can You Defy The Odds for a related topic. For more detail, see the National Institute on Aging guide to healthy aging.