58 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Jews in the D continued from page 56 living with dementia. • Take it easy. Remember that the holidays are meant to be enjoyable. That means different things to different people, so trust your instincts and enjoy on your own terms. • Expert help is available. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be exhausting and stressful and it may be that you need more resources than a listening ear. Feel free to call a social worker at the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program, which offers families a professional partner in caregiving, includ- ing day programs and support groups for care partners. The Brown Program is a partnership of Jewish Senior Life and JVS Human Services with locations in West Bloomfield (248-592-5032) and Southfield (248-233-4392). Graham Sayre is director of the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program. Sleep is essential to good health. Unfortunately, over a third of Americans are not getting enough sleep, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over time, sleep deprivation can take a toll on one’ s overall wellness. “Like air, water and food, sleep is like fuel for your body, ” says Dr. Janet Kennedy, sleep special- ist at mattress company Leesa. If you’ re feeling more wired than tired at bedtime, it may be time to improve your sleep rou- tine. Check out Kennedy’ s sug- gestions for a better night’ s rest: • Cool down: If your first quiet moment to relax comes when you get into bed, your mind will race to try to get all its thinking done. Shut down phones and other devices at least one hour before bed and set an even earlier cutoff time for work. Much the way the body needs a cooldown period after exercise, your mind needs a cooldown period to process the day and unwind. • Make a routine: Bedtime routines are important, but they don’ t have to be elaborate. It helps to create a series of steps to be done in a consistent order. This could include stretching, breathing exercises or journaling. “I recommend keeping it sim- ple and ending by reading fic- tion, ” says Dr. Kennedy. “Reading is one of the most powerful sleep associations I have found. ” • Create a sanctuary: Your bed should be a place you feel lucky to be. That means setting it up for ultimate comfort. Your pillows and mattress should properly support and align the neck and spine so your body will relax quickly, instead of struggling to find a comfortable sleeping position. Temperature control is important, too. Pillows and bedding should stay cool through the night. • Don’ t struggle: If you aren’ t falling asleep as quickly as you want, or if you are struggling with insomnia, stop trying to fall asleep. The body knows how to sleep and will sleep when it’ s ready. Wait until you are very sleepy before going to bed and then read, listen to an audio book or do something quiet to distract your mind until sleep comes to you. Sleep is meant to restore the mind and body, not cause stress, so if you’ re having trouble getting enough of it, it may be time to tweak your nighttime routine. FROM STATEPOINT 4 Tips for Higher-Quality Sleep 5829 Maple Rd. Ste. 129 West Bloomfi eld, MI 48322 248.757.2503 www.maplepharmacyrx.com FREE DELIVERY MAKE MAPLE PHARMACY… YOUR PHARMACY! OUR MISSION IS TO BRING SERVICE BACK TO PHARMACY FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU!! 10% SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT Maple Pharmacy offers: MAPLE PHARMACY IMMUNIZATIONS AND SHINGLES SHOTS AVAILABLE MID CENTURY MODERN-RETRO FURNITURE 31505 GRAND RIVER AVE. AT CORNER OF ORCHARD LAKE FARMINGTON 48336 In the Historical Winery Building We are very COMPETITIVELY PRICED! We Carry 248-514-5858 MAD4MOD.SPACE VETTE028@AOL.COM MONDAY-FRIDAY 3 PM TO 7 PM MOVING IN DECEMBER TO NEW LOCATION: 24790 HATHAWAY, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI Our State. Our T own. Our Hospice. Caring for Detroit's Jewish community since 1980 888-247-5701 www.hom.org The sooner you call, the more we can help. PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE JEWISH HOSPICE & CHAPLAINCY NETWORK