The study reports that 22% of seniors surveyed say they sleep badly . Among them, 72% complain of insomnia, 38% evoke nightmares and "intense dreams", 36% the shift of sleep schedules and 21% sleep apnea syndrome.
According to the survey, respondents sleeping less than 7 hours have an average of 3 to 4 pathologies such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or cancer, against 1 to 2 pathologies for people who sleep more than 8 hours a day.
Thus, 37.1% of insomniac seniors have chronic back and joint disease, compared with 21.1% who have chronic pain, 16.4% who have hearing problems and 14.3% who have a history of hearing disorders. balanced. Sleep apnea syndrome is associated with back disease (46.9% of those surveyed), heart disease (33.6%) or chronic pain (30.3%). Finally, 36% of seniors who say they have had cancer sleep only 6 to 7 hours a day.
Finally, the study reveals that 31% of respondents began napping when they retired . Nevertheless, 55% of seniors do not get up later in this period of their lives, and 59% of them do not sleep longer.
This study was conducted by the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance by telephone with a representative sample of 1,017 people aged 50 and over according to the quota method in January 2010.
Beyond sleeping well, our fifties are in the spotlight at the Salon des Seniors in Paris!
The Salon des Séniors will be held from March 25th to 27th at the Porte de Versailles where the over 50s are in the spotlight. Several exhibitors specializing in well-being, travel or the art of living will be present to meet this segment of the population.
The Salon des Séniors will be organized around seven themes, namely employment, law / savings / wealth, new technologies, the art of living, health / well-being, travel and discoveries as well as personal services.
For the last twelve years, this fair has been aiming to answer every year the specific questions of people over 50 years old. Visitors will be able to organize trips based on their physical conditions and their incomes to exhibitors, but they will also be able to find out about issues relating to insurance, pension funds and senior residences.
Highlight of the show: a fashion show during which people aged at least 50 years will be on the podium. The 6th "Mannequins Award" will be awarded and will allow the winners to sign a contract with a senior modeling agency. Finally, for athletes, a hike from the Porte Maillot to the Porte de Versailles will be organized.
Useful information :
12th Seniors' Lounge
March 25 to 27, 2010
Paris, Porte de Versailles
8 euros
From 10h to 19h
Website: www.salondesseniors.com
