Over 60? Can’t Sleep Through the Night? 5 Things to Change Before Bed

FREE 5 Pillars of Independence Self-Check: https://independent-after-60.kit.com/... Discover 5 simple bedtime changes that may help you sleep more consistently after 60—from moving caffeine and late fluids earlier to improving your bedroom routine and sleep schedule. If this video helps you understand what may be disrupting your sleep, gently tap Like and Subscribe to Independent After 60 for more practical, research-based guidance on staying strong, sharp, rested, and independent as you age. References Used in This Video: National Institute on Aging — Sleep and Older Adults Covers age-related sleep changes and guidance on caffeine, alcohol, bedtime routines, screens, meals, fluids, and regular sleep schedules. National Institute on Aging — 6 Healthy Sleep Habits for Older Adults. Updated June 5, 2025. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute — Insomnia Treatment. Updated March 24, 2022. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Updated March 24, 2022. Identifies CBT-I as a usual first-line treatment for long-term insomnia. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute — Sleep Apnea Symptoms. Updated January 9, 2025. MedlinePlus — Aging Changes in Sleep: Prevention and Treatment. Recommends getting out of bed for a quiet activity if unable to fall asleep after about 20 minutes and discusses caffeine avoidance and CBT for persistent insomnia. #IndependentAfter60 #SleepAfter60 #HealthyAging #BetterSleep #SeniorHealth #AgingWell #sleeptips Timestamps 0:00 — Waking Up at 2 or 3 AM? 1:02 — #1 Move Caffeine Earlier 2:09 — #2 Don’t Use Alcohol as a Sleep Aid 3:21 — #3 Move Late Meals and Fluids Earlier 4:34 — #4 Make Your Bedroom Boring 6:11 — #5 Keep a Regular Sleep Schedule 6:56 — What If You Still Wake Up? 7:21 — CBT-I: A Better Approach to Insomnia 7:59 — When It May Be More Than a Bedtime Habit 8:51 — The 5 Changes to Remember 9:44 — Sleep and Staying Independent After 60 10:01 — The 5 Pillars Self-Check 10:24 — Give Yourself a Better Chance of Sleeping Well