Healthy Habits

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   "A laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book."  Irish Proverb
   

   
   

   How very true.  As caregivers, whether for someone with dementia or a small child or someone with a disability, sleep and laughter may elude us.  Parents of very young children are often sleep-deprived, which has a negative effect on one's ability to cope and stay well.  Those of us caregiving for someone with dementia are familiar with the sleep disorders that accompany many forms of that disease.  So, we need to have a plan to make sure we get adequate sleep.  Sleep comes first, and then we can feel well enough to laugh.  What is your plan for ensuring a good night's sleep for yourself?