7.Older Adults
People 65 and older need about 7-8 hours of sleep a night. That’s less than any other age group. There are several reasons why your sleep patterns change as you get older. You make less melatonin, which can affect your sleep-wake cycle. You may start to get up and go to bed a little earlier. The type and quality of your sleep also changes. You’ll spend less time in deep sleep, which can make it easier to wake up at night. That sometimes opens the door to insomnia and other sleep problems.
8.Health Conditions and Naps
Compared to younger adults, older people are more likely to nap during the day. Some adults 75 to 84 say they get so sleepy they can’t do daily activities. This isn’t a normal part of aging. It might happen because your circadian rhythm is off. But your odds of daytime sleepiness go way up if you have another health problem. That includes ongoing pain, depression, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. Prostate and bladder issues may cause lots of nighttime bathroom runs, interrupting sleep.
