As people age, it is crucial to find healthier ways to help themselves fall asleep. People who need the TV on to fall asleep as they get older usually have these 11 reasons1. Physical comfortImpact Photography / ShutterstockAs people get older, they often will want to fall asleep with the TV on. AnxietyLordn / ShutterstockAs people get older, they may need the TV on to fall asleep because they struggle with more anxiety and stress. HabitTheVisualsYouNeed / ShutterstockAn older person may continue to fall asleep with the TV on, simply out of habit.