Sleep changes in older adults include increases in ____________________.

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As people age, they tend to experience more awakenings during the night, leading to fragmented sleep. While total sleep time may decrease, sleep efficiency (the amount of time spent asleep while in bed) may increase. Additionally, older adults tend to experience less slow-wave sleep, which is the deepest stage of sleep associated with physical restoration and rejuvenation.

Sleep Changes in Older Adults Include Increases in ____________________