How many average hours of sleep does an elderly person need?
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The Sleep Foundation recommends seniors aged 65 and older sleep for 7-8 hours each night. In some situations, it may be okay to sleep an hour over or under the recommended range. Is it true that older people require less sleep? Even if they have difficulty getting enough sleep, older adults do not need less sleep. Childhood sleep requirements decrease as we get older, but this decrease stops around 60. People over the age of 65 should sleep for seven to eight hours each night.