If you’ve ever suffered from insomnia, you know the dreadful feeling of rolling around in your bed during the night, not being able to catch even an hour of sleep. Insomnia is not an age-related issue; it could happen to us at any point in life. It’s estimated that between 30 and 50% of U.S. citizens suffer from insomnia at one point in life.

However, Beverly Hills home care experts are reporting that many elderly citizens they are helping by providing in-home care services are complaining about not being able to fall asleep. Insomnia is particularly problematic for seniors because the fatigue resulting from not catching any sleep can make their existing medical conditions worse.

In this article, we’ll talk about senior citizens suffering from insomnia, what causes it and most importantly, how to prevent it.