Tag: caffeine

Here at Nurses on Demand, we understand the value of a solid night’s rest! It is imperative to the health of our patients as well as our nurses. We all have trouble sleeping from time to time, but when insomnia persists day after day, it can become a real problem. Beyond making us tired and moody, a lack of sleep can have serious effects on our health, increasing our propensity for obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults—7 to 9 hours each night. But, older people tend to …