Bedtime Habits Older Adults Should Never Ignore for Better Health and Safer Sleep FIND OUT MORE IN THE COMMENTS ⬇️

Brush your teeth gently for about two minutes, twice daily, using fluoride toothpaste. Clean between your teeth with suitable interdental brushes or floss, and clean dentures according to your dentist’s advice.

If gripping a toothbrush is difficult, a toothbrush with a larger handle or an electric toothbrush may make the task easier.

  1. Ignoring Frequent or Urgent Bathroom Needs
    Some people try to ignore the urge to urinate because they don’t want to interrupt their sleep.

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However, repeatedly ignoring a strong urge isn’t a good solution to nighttime bathroom problems.

Frequent nighttime urination, known as nocturia, can have several causes. These include an overactive bladder, prostate enlargement, diabetes, certain medications, and some heart or kidney conditions.

Getting up repeatedly can also increase the risk of falls, especially when the bedroom is dark or the route to the bathroom is obstructed.

What you can do: If