When was the last time you slept a healthy amount? Many people assume that as you grow older, sleeping becomes easier. Have you noticed whether your aging loved one is sleeping more during the day? It is likely because they are making up for lost sleep during the night. Old habits are hard to break (for example, staying up late and sleeping in). As a person ages, the internal body clock changes. Some seniors go to sleep early and rise early, but most seniors go to sleep late as they did in their youth…and then wake up early! This can cause sleep deprivation. There can be many other reasons why seniors are sleep deprived (some reasons more serious than others). Let’s learn more!
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