By coincidence the new AARP Magazine that I received today has a short article on the problem of getting a good night's sleep. More of an essay about one person's experience trying to find a "cure," but it does mention several things that helped.

Most of the easy stuff has already been mentioned, but the points a couple that didn't get much emphasis:

1. Keep a schedule and make it a habit to get to bed at a consistent time.

2. Don't live in the bedroom: "Use the bedroom only for sleeping and sex."

3. Stay in the dark, including tossing a towel over the lighted clock face if it's apparent to you - or use a mask.

4. Be sure to avoid naps during the daytime.

The author indicates that for her, the "final cure" was psychotherapy, since she suffered from "hyperaroused nervous system" and needed "cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia" (CBT-I). It's at least a buzz-word your doctor might recognize to make a referal(?).

The new issue doesn't appear to be up yet at the AARP website, but if you're still awake in a week or so it would be something to read while you're up.

John