The Risks of Sleep Deprivation in the Elderly & Their Caregivers
November 2, 2023
Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as people in their 20s, but many elderly people get much less sleep than they need.
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Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as people in their 20s, but many elderly people get much less sleep than they need.
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