A good day often begins with a good night’s rest, but sound sleep can be harder to achieve as we age. Insomnia is common for adults age 60 and older, reports the National Institute on Aging.

Older adults not only have a harder time falling asleep, but changing sleep patterns mean they often spend less time in deep sleep and may wake up as many as three or four times a night. Medical conditions can also interfere with sleep, leaving you irritable, depressed or forget­ful, and making you more prone to falls or accidents.

Try these ideas to get more shut-eye.