Why do old people sleep so much?!


Question: Why do old people sleep so much!?
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I don't think they sleep more I think they nap during the day but sleep less during the night!. At least that is what my parents and in-laws seem to do!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

My silly 12 year old sister said, "Because their brains are stretching and they want to die!. The more they sleep the better their chances are that they will go peacefully!" How's that for a best answer!? : )Www@Answer-Health@Com

they dont have as much energy as they used to have when they were youngerWww@Answer-Health@Com

They tend to cat nap during the day a little more but if often evens out at night when they need less sleep!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Elderly people often seem as though they are reverting to being babies again :-) !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!. they just need more rest thats allWww@Answer-Health@Com

old people mostly sleep less!.!.!.
they need less sleep than a 20 - 30 yr old!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I have found the opposite to be true! You sleep more when your younger!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I think it's because they get tired more easily and most of them are retired and have time to take naps in the afternoonWww@Answer-Health@Com

I know a 92 year old who only sleeps six hours every day!. Im 22 and need 10!Www@Answer-Health@Com

I dont know but it's the same for my hamster who i very old too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

To give their mind and body a break!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Because they have nothing else to do!! Boredom!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

because there old and thats what they do
hope it helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com

They have run out of things to do!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

less engery !Www@Answer-Health@Com

I don'tWww@Answer-Health@Com





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