---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/sleep-problems'
title: 'Sleep Problems'
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-11-13T15:00:32+00:00'
updated: '2026-10-01T20:45:00+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 good sleep. For most people, that means 7 to 8 hours a night.

Many older adults have trouble getting enough sleep. Compared to younger adults, they often take longer to fall asleep, wake up more during the night, wake up earlier in the morning, and feel more tired during the day.

[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)