Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Asked 7 months ago

Why do old people sleep so much?

My elderly aunt sleeps a lot during the day, even after a full night's sleep. My family always says it's because she's old. Is it really true that old people sleep more, and if so, why?

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Meena Kulkarni Meena Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Ho na, my Aai also sleeps a lot during the day. It's because as we get older, our sleep cycles change. We don't get as much deep sleep at night, so our body tries to catch up with naps during the day. It's just a natural part of aging.

Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I think it's because their bodies are just working differently, you know? Like, they might not sleep as deeply at night, so they nap more during the day. Plus, sometimes medications or health issues can make them more tired. It's pretty common.

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Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arre, umar ke saath thakan toh aati hai na. Their bodies have worked hard for so many years. They don't sleep as soundly at night, so they rest during the day. It's just how nature works. Let them sleep peacefully.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get why you'd ask this. It's not uncommon to see elderly family members sleeping a lot. As we age, our sleep patterns change; deep sleep decreases, and we might feel tired more easily. Plus, a lot of medications can have drowsiness as a side effect. It's just part of the aging process.

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Suresh Sharma Suresh Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Older people often sleep more or nap more frequently because their sleep architecture changes. They get less deep sleep. Also, various health conditions like high BP, diabetes, and related medications can cause fatigue. Regular checkups and managing these conditions are important.

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