How to choose the ideal mattress and optimize your entire bedroom for better sleep when you’re aged 65 and over

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Your sleep changes as you age and rest at 65+ looks different to that dead-to-the-world snooze you enjoyed in your 20s. But a few bedroom adjustments, like upgrading to the integrated lumbar support of the Saatva Classic mattress from $999 at Saatva, can help you avoid lying awake at 3 a.m. worrying that music really isn't as good as it was.

A key part of this adjustment is finding the best mattress for your sleep — and recognizing how changing sleep challenges are impacting your needs.