Caring for elderly people with chronic insomnia – When one person stays awake all night, the whole family gets tired.

This article helps the family understand the situation. Insomnia in the elderlyThe underlying causes and proper care methods to help parents get more stable sleep.

Insomnia in older adults is not simply about "sleeping less."

In many cases:

• I stayed awake almost all night.
• restless sleep
• wake up many times
• or unable to sleep

And the impact isn't limited to the patients.

It's the whole family.

What is insomnia in the elderly?

In older adults, insomnia often does not stem from a single cause.

It is a combination of:

• age
• underlying disease
• mentality
• lifestyle habits

Older adults can:

• Lying down for a long time but not sleeping
• go to bed very late
• or wake up very early

And this situation lasted for several days.

Something that many families didn't anticipate.

It's not something for the elderly to do. sleepless.

Instead, it is:

The caregiver also couldn't sleep.

Night:

• I have to get up and check.
• must listen to the sound
• have to worry

After a few days:

• tired
• lack of sleep
• lack of focus

This is when the pressure starts.

Common causes

It's not just a disease.

And also:

Mentality

Lonely, overthinkingmild depression

Daily life

Sleeping too much during the day, lack of exercise.

Underlying disease

Cardiovascular problems, aches and pains, frequent nighttime urination.

Environment

The light, the noise, unfamiliar.

All of these factors combined affect sleep.

What do elderly people with chronic insomnia need?

It's not just sleeping pills.

Instead, it is:

Maintain a regular sleep routine.

Stable hours

Daytime exercise

Help your body cope with fatigue the right way.

Eat a balanced diet

Don't eat too late.

There's someone here.

Reduce feelings of loneliness at night.

Most importantly, don't leave them alone for too long at night.

Can the family take care of them themselves?

Maybe.

But it's very difficult to maintain.

Because:

• I went to work during the day.
• I have to stay awake at night again.
• prolonged sleep deprivation

And this is why many families are "exhausted after 1–2 weeks".

(Very important – nighttime care instructions)

If you're staying up late caring for your parents and feeling exhausted, you're not alone.

Many families now choose SAN – an application caring for the elderly, patients to have someone to assist with nighttime care.

SAN staff can assist with monitoring, chatting, and ensuring the safety of elderly residents when they are awake.

Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for advice.

Common mistakes

The biggest mistake is misusing sleeping pills.

The second mistake is letting elderly people sleep too much during the day.

The third mistake is leaving elderly people alone at night.

The fourth mistake is not maintaining a consistent sleep routine.

Insomnia doesn't require immediate treatment.

but it needs proper adjustment.

Compare the three options.

Acquaintance / broker

It's possible to look after it, but it's not something that can be maintained regularly, especially at night.

Nursing home

• Costs range from 20 to 60 million VND per month.
• No personalization
• Older people are more likely to have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar environments.

Home care

• Maintain familiar environment
• There is someone available to assist at night.
• Flexible

Most suitable for insomnia.

Actual cost

Elderly care: 20 – 60 million VND/month

Daycare: 500,000 - 800,000 VND/day

At home: 40k – 70k/hour

Especially for nighttime care, being at home is the best option.

Why do many families choose SAN?

It's not because of a serious illness.

Because:

I can't stay up all night continuously.

SAN helps:

• night shift
• sleep tracking
• reduce pressure

The SAN girls:

• trained
• know how to take care of someone at night.
• patient

Besides:

• living support
• Take him to the doctor if necessary.

SAN is a partner of:

• Military Hospital 175
• City International Hospital

Insomnia doesn't just make the elderly tired.

And it made the whole family tired.

You don't have to stay up all night alone.

Load SAN – Use the app for elderly or sick care, or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for appropriate advice.

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