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often report:
- Restless sleep
- Frequent awakenings
- Reduced REM sleep
- Difficulty feeling refreshed
The Role of Aging
Older adults tend to:
- Spend less time in deep sleep
- Wake more frequently
- Become more sensitive to environmental disturbances
As a result, waking at 3 or 4 a.m. becomes increasingly common with age.
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