It’s not just older people who suffer from insomnia in their 40s, according to a new study based on the sleep patterns of 5,000 middle-aged and older adults.
Of all respondents, 2,245 (45%) were between the ages of 40 and 64, and the remaining 2,755 (55%) were elderly (ages 65 and over). By gender, 2,562 (51%) of her respondents were female and 2,438 (49%) of her were male respondents. About 58% of all respondents were from urban areas.
Survey by civil society Agewell Foundation Nearly 70% of respondents (3,488) slept less than six hours, and men were more likely to want more sleep.
They found that emotional, social, and lifestyle issues contribute to all kinds of sleep disorders. Nearly 73% (3,668) of respondents cite generational conflict over financial and property issues as one of the main factors affecting their sleep. Lack of interaction with older family members was cited by 72% of the respondents as another reason contributing to disturbed sleep patterns. Ego-related conflicts between younger and older family members (69%). and disrespect and misconduct by young family members (62%). The study, entitled “Sleep Disorders – New Health Issues for Older Adults,” was conducted in 20 states and the UT during May.
In the survey, 52% of all respondents said they struggled to get a deep sleep. And of those affected, 56% were male and 44% were female. Nearly 75% of urban respondents said they got less than 5-6 hours of sleep a day. The same was true for 64% of respondents in rural areas. In the survey, 54% of respondents complained that they slept less with age. Approximately 32% of respondents said they did not notice any significant changes in their sleep habits. However, 14% of respondents said they sleep longer now than they used to. Overall, 56% of respondents said they were dissatisfied with their current sleep pattern.
Founding Chairman of the Agewell Foundation, Himanshu Rath The researchers said that more than 90% of people in old age take some kind of medication, but most of them have been observed taking medications that are not good for sleep. For example, certain high blood pressure drugs can reduce rest and sleep quality, and some drugs can cause daytime sleepiness. “Rapid lifestyle changes after retirement can also contribute to poor sleep quality. “You can feel it,” he says.
