It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips.

It’s not a secret that sleep can get more difficult with age — research suggests that up to half of older adults complain of sleep problems. That translates to some 27 million Americans over 65.

“Not all adults say their sleep got worse as they got older, especially with retirement and not having to wake up with kids. Some people have the experience of sleep improving as they get older.

A morning dose of blue light might help older people sleep better in the evening, giving them a boost for their daily ...

The number of hours needed changes throughout your life, with babies and kids needing more sleep and people 65 and older able ...

The research offers a relatively easy and non-pharmaceutical approach for ensuring older people get a good night’s sleep. “We believe that this is one of the first studies that have looked ...

Some women sleep badly during their periods (women are twice as likely to have insomnia as men) and many during menopause. Older people in general sleep less well than young. Some insomniacs can ...

For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a new study.

One type of exercise is said to be the best for helping you get a good night's sleep, according to new research from scientists. Lifting weights can help older people sleep better, research shows.