---
url: 'https://stagehia.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/sleep-problems'
title: 'Sleep Problems'
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://stagehia.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-11-13T15:00:32+00:00'
updated: '2023-01-20T20:18:03+00:00'
type: topic
summary: "Even in older age, seven or eight hours of good quality sleep is important for keeping us healthy. If you are not getting enough sleep (or if you're getting too much sleep) and you feel tired when you wake up in the morning, you may have a sleep problem."
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 People of all ages need a good night’s sleep. For most people, this means 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Many older adults are unable to have a healthy amount of sleep. They tend to take longer to fall asleep, wake up more often during the night, and nap more during the day than younger adults.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/sleep-problems/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/sleep-problems/causes)

[Symptoms](/a-z-topic/sleep-problems/symptoms)

[Diagnosis & Tests](/a-z-topic/sleep-problems/tests)

[Care & Treatment](/a-z-topic/sleep-problems/care-treatment)

[Lifestyle & Management](/a-z-topic/sleep-problems/lifestyle)