According to the National Institutes of Health, older adults need approximately seven to nine hours of sleep a night in order to maintain overall healthy lifestyles. There is no dispute that as people age, disruptions in sleep patterns often occur. However, the thought that these disruptions are merely a normal part of the aging process is simply not true. Although having difficulty sleeping is not caused by aging itself, the problem can result from underlying issues the elderly face as they … [Read more...] about Aging Gracefully and Sleeping Well