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I ve heard that insomnia is an inevitable and normal part of the aging process and that most old people have it. Is this true?

April 26, 2017aging heard inevitable insomnia normal people process ve

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I ve heard that insomnia is an inevitable and normal part of the aging process and that most old people have it. Is this true?

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No. While physiological changes can alter the quality and duration of sleep as we age, many people of advanced age sleep quite normally and awaken refreshed. Insomnia is not something that should be regarded as normal.