Stages Of Sleep Cycle
Health Encyclopedia: Aging Changes In Sleep
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Sleep occurs in multiple stages. The sleep cycle includes dreamless periods of light and deep sleep, with occasional periods of active dreaming (REM sleep). The sleep cycle is repeated several times during the night.
AGING CHANGES
With aging, sleep patterns tend to change. Most people find that aging causes them to have a harder time falling asleep, and that they awaken more often.
Total sleep time remains the same or is slightly decreased (6.5 to...
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