If so, you are facing a serious problem. The elderly also encounter insomnia with the advancing of age. The ability to sleep versus the need for sleep decreases in the elderly making them a prime candidate for poor quality sleep. The majority of people, including family and friends, tend to shove this discussion aside, believing it is mainly something that can be controlled. But, they do not really understand the causes and effects, nor can they comprehend what it's like to live with such a disease.
Chronic insomnia is just that, a disease.
And it can have serious consequences. First you need to recognize what is causing your insomnia. Depression and stress play a huge role, as do physical pain or health problems, poor nutrition, certain foods and medication, poor exercise, or too much exercise close to bedtime. Eating correctly can help. Some foods to avoid, especially close to bedtime are sugar, tobacco, eggplant, cheese, wine, bacon, ham, sausage, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach, sauerkraut and chocolate.