A 67-year-old farmer is at the clinic because he has been sleepy during the day.Which sleep change occurs with age?

A) Older adults spend more time in stage 3.
B) Older adults spend more time in REM sleep.
C) Older adults spend more time in falling asleep.
D) Older adults spend more time in deep sleep.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, during which most dreaming occurs, and brain activity is similar to being awake.

Older Adults

Individuals typically aged 65 years and above, often associated with specific social, health, and economic considerations.

Deep Sleep

A state of sleep in which brain activity is minimized and the sleeper is less responsive to the environment.