Sleep and Safety: Why Better Rest Means Better Outcomes for Seniors

May is Better Sleep Month—and it’s the perfect time to discuss the connection between sleep and senior health. Poor sleep increases the risk of falls, confusion, depression, and immune suppression.

Pharmacies can help by:

• Reviewing med regimens to identify sleep-interrupting interactions
• Recommending magnesium, melatonin, or calming teas
• Creating sleep hygiene tip sheets for patients
• Offering advice on screen time reduction and bedtime routines
• Delivering nighttime medications on a set schedule

Seniors often experience changes in sleep patterns due to chronic conditions, medication side effects, or cognitive decline. A personalized sleep strategy that considers all these factors can be life-changing. Independent pharmacies can offer individualized consultations to help patients and caregivers build better bedtime routines.

Improved sleep isn’t just a comfort—it’s a key to better health outcomes. From boosting immunity to improving mental clarity, good rest fuels everything else. Pharmacies that support better sleep show their commitment to holistic, patient-centered care.