Older adults may experience changes in sleep patterns such as:
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Correct answer: More frequent awakenings, earlier sleep onset, and less deep sleep
Normal age-related sleep changes include more frequent awakenings, earlier bed/wake times, and less deep slow-wave sleep, affecting restoration. (General aging knowledge)
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