Sleep Check
Quality sleep is essential for cellular repair, memory consolidation, and immune function. Track your sleep habits and identify improvement opportunities.
If you are helping someone age well
Observations for Caregivers
Sleep & Aging
Sleep medications and older adults: Many prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids increase fall risk, daytime confusion, and memory problems in adults over 65. Talk to your doctor about non-drug options first — such as a consistent schedule, light exercise, and limiting caffeine.
Sleep Quality Assessment
Better Memory
Your brain organizes and stores memories while you sleep. Poor sleep makes it harder to learn and remember things.
Heart Health
During sleep, your blood pressure goes down. This gives your heart a rest. Poor sleep raises your risk of heart disease.
Stronger Immune System
Your body repairs itself while you sleep. Good sleep helps you fight off colds and infections.
Better Mood
Lack of sleep makes you more likely to feel stressed, anxious, or irritable. Good sleep improves emotional balance.
The 4 Stages of Sleep
Your body cycles through these stages 4-6 times each night. Each stage does something different for your health.
You drift in and out of sleep. You can be woken up easily. Lasts 5-10 minutes.
Your heart rate slows and body temperature drops. You spend about half your night in this stage.
Your body repairs tissues, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system. This is the most important stage for recovery.
Your brain is very active. This stage is crucial for memory, learning, and creativity. You have several REM cycles each night.
Sleep Hygiene Checklist
Tap the habits you already have. We will show you a tip for each one.
Daily Sleep Tips
Stop using screens at least 30 minutes before bed.
Avoid heavy meals and alcohol close to bedtime.
Do something relaxing before bed — read, stretch, or take a warm bath.
Keep your bedroom only for sleep (not for work or watching TV).
If you cannot fall asleep after 20 minutes, get up and do a calm activity until you feel sleepy.