Sleep Aids (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption This image shows what older Americans (age 65-80) are taking to help them get to sleep. National guidelines recommend that prescription sleep aids not be used by people in this age group. Credit University of Michigan Usage Restrictions Must credit University of Michigan License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.