and diabetes Although sleep patterns change as people age, disturbed sleep and waking up tired are not part of normal aging. Older adults may have trouble falling asleep, sleep fewer hours ...
Although the recommended average is 7-8 hours daily for optimal brain health, older people sleep fewer hours than younger ones. A study from the University of California in the United States ...
Older people take longer to reach REM. During REM sleep the brain processes memories, especially those that are emotionally charged, and puts them into long-term storage. "The delay in REM sleep ...