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As adults age, it is normal for sleep architecture to shift. Patients may report lighter, more fragmented sleep, earlier morning awakenings, or prolonged sleep latency. Additionally, older adults generally spend less time in deep (slow-wave) and REM sleep, which can reduce subjective sleep quality.
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As adults age, it is normal for sleep architecture to shift. Patients may report lighter, more fragmented sleep, earlier morning awakenings, or prolonged sleep latency. Additionally, older adults generally spend less time in deep (slow-wave) and REM sleep, which can reduce subjective sleep quality.