@tisme so you don't want to try sleep medications? Melatonin is pretty cheap at most stores... but it doesn't work for everyone. You should first try over the counter ( you can buy it at walmart) generic Benadryl. Just make sure the active ingredient is diphenhydramine. Take 2 25mg tablets. Works for most people. But if you're a tougher case... try Unisom. Stronger, more effective than the Diphenhydramine. Lots of older people have sleep issues. Some health stores have natural sleep aids... you could try those too. They didn't work for me. I take 2 different meds for sleep. It sucks to have sleep issues....because proper sleep is extremely important for a person's overall health. Good luck to you.