Why Getting Better Sleep is the Key to Aging Better with Barry Krakow, MD

Ep 107: Today’s episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast touches on a topic that impacts every single one of us but often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: sleep. As retirees seek to live healthier, more fulfilling lives, getting good-quality sleep is often overlooked as a critical key to success in aging well.

In this episode, we’ll explore why improving sleep quality is one of the most powerful ways to boost physical, emotional, and cognitive health in retirement. We’ll uncover how better sleep helps prevent memory decline, manage stress, and even reduce risks for chronic illnesses like heart disease. From identifying common but overlooked sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, to practical strategies for achieving restorative, high-quality sleep, this episode will provide actionable insights for our listeners.

So, if you’re ready to learn how prioritizing sleep can unlock more energy, clearer thinking, and greater vitality in retirement, stay tuned! We’ve got a fantastic expert to guide us through why sleep truly is the key to aging better.

Chapters:

Welcome, Dr. Barry Krakow! [2:55]

What happens to our bodies when we experience bad and broken sleep over time? [11:20]

How can we emphasize quality sleep over quantity of sleep? [19:34]

What are common disruptions that prevent people from achieving critical sleep stages? [35:49]

Where can people start tonight to improve their sleep quality? [42:53]

How will Dr. Barry Krakow find his personal Retirement Success? [45:14]

Episode conclusion. [47:45]