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How much deep sleep should an 80 year old get? And how to improve it.

While the total amount of sleep needed by older adults remains around 7-9 hours per night, the composition of that sleep changes significantly with age. This natural shift often means less time spent in the crucial restorative stage of deep sleep, raising the question: how much deep sleep should an 80 year old get?

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Understanding How much deep sleep does an 80 year old need?

Sleep patterns change significantly with age, and a key difference is the amount of deep sleep. Research shows that older adults experience a major reduction in restorative slow-wave sleep, directly impacting how much deep sleep does an 80 year old need compared to their younger counterparts.

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