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In older persons, sleep complaints in the form of insomnia and daytime drowsiness are highly prevalent and are associated with adverse outcomes.

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Who needs more hours of sleep a 20 year old or a 50 year old?

Believe the older you get ,the less sleep you need.


How many hours elders should sleep?

Adults aged 65 and older typically need 7-8 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and well-being, although individual sleep needs can vary. It's important for older adults to prioritize good sleep hygiene practices to ensure they get enough rest each night.


Why does the amount of sleep decrease as you get older?

There are lots of reasons and explanations for this. Here are two: As we grow older, our blood vessels typically harden and may narrow due to plaque buildup. When the body is getting ready to awaken hormones cause the blood pressure to rise and metabolism overall to increase. The narrower arteries in older people respond more quickly to this stimulus. Another totally different reason deals with the purpose of sleep. Part of the reason a human needs sleep is that the brain needs time to assimilate short term memories into long term memory. Nearly all long-term memory is actually formed during sleep. Older people have fewer new experiences to assimilate and more of the long-term memory storage area is already filled with stuff, so older people need less time to form long-term memories and therefore need less sleep. Other reasons, to do with growth, physical changes, physical stress, etc., are also valid.


Do older people need more sleep than younger people?

Older adults generally require the same amount of sleep as younger adults, which is around 7-9 hours per night. However, older individuals might experience changes in their sleep patterns due to factors like hormonal shifts, health conditions, or medication usage, which could impact their overall sleep quality. It's essential for older people to listen to their bodies and ensure they are getting enough rest to support their health and well-being.


How much sleep does a 79 year old need?

Most adults, including those 65 years old and older, need about 7-8 hours of sleep per night. However, individual sleep needs can vary. It's important for a 79-year-old to listen to their body and ensure they are getting enough rest to feel refreshed and alert during the day.

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The older you are the more sleep you need or is it the younger you are the more sleep you need?

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Who needs more hours of sleep a 20 year old or a 50 year old?

Believe the older you get ,the less sleep you need.


Why is my pitbull puppy not active?

When dogs are young pups they need their rest to grow, the older they get the less they will sleep. If your puppy doesn't play at all, you should really take him to a vet, he could be sick.


Why does a newborn baby sleep so much?

Because they haven't had as much sleep as you have and they need to catch up on their sleep and that is why the older they get the less they sleep beause they are getting caught up.


Im 11 i sleep 11 hours is this normal?

Yes. The older you get, the less sleep you need. By the time a human is 15, they should be sleeping 7-10 hours, more if they still are in college.


How many hours of sleep do you need to grow taller?

You need 8 hours of sleep, and you have to be in deep sleep at 1-4 a.m.


How many hours elders should sleep?

Adults aged 65 and older typically need 7-8 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and well-being, although individual sleep needs can vary. It's important for older adults to prioritize good sleep hygiene practices to ensure they get enough rest each night.


What do humans need in order to have energy to grow?

We need food and sleep


Does sleep make teens grow?

No, the gowning process is not a result of sleep. However, to grow you need to be healthy and a good night's sleep is a requirement of good health.


Why should athletes need sleep?

Athletes need more sleep so they can be less tired when they need to perform.


How many hours of sleep should a 59 year old female require?

As a person gets older they require less hours of sleep and can actually function better on a lower number of hours. Typically when you get older you have a harder time sleeping and only get about 4-6 hours of sleep a night.


What amount of sleep do you need to grow?

Some studies suggest that teenagers need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night.