65. Common Assumptions about
Sleep and Aging
Older adults typically complain about poor sleep.
As individuals age they can expect their sleep to grow
progressively worse over time.
Most sleep disruption seen with aging is the result of
the aging process.
Daytime sleep complaints are related to nighttime
sleep complaints.
Older adults typically take naps.
Naps are related to nighttime sleep complaints.
Geriatric insomnia is typically secondary to illness.