They have more things physically going wrong. Getting up to go to the toilet disturbs your sleep…

The article I shared explains adult disorders.

could it be older adults tend to have more things that trouble the mind, so it is harder to sleep longer?

Natalia

> Do Older People Need Less Sleep?
It is a common misconception that older adults require less sleep than younger individuals. Many older adults have a hard time getting the sleep they need, but that does not mean they need less sleep. In general, adults should aim to get at least seven hours of sleep each night.

=> https://www.sleepfoundation.org/aging-and-sleep

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>it seems to me that we need less sleep as we get older.

oh interesting, could other stackers verify this? 👀