Sleep and Aging – How Lack of Sleep is Connected to Alzheimer’s Disease
Is there a connection between sleep and aging well? It is a common misconception that seniors with Alzheimer’s require less sleep as their condition progresses. In fact, it is often the opposite. As people age, their natural circadian rhythms change, leading to an increase in nighttime wakefulness and insomnia. This lack of sleep can be detrimental to health in general and may even accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep deprivation has also been linked…