<p>Is it true that seniors need less sleep? How do various health conditions affect sleep duration and comfort as we age? Dr. Shelby Harris discusses all the myths and realities for rest past the retirement age with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist with a passion for instilling older adults with confidence and capability — even in the bedroom. </p>

Is it true that seniors need less sleep? How do various health conditions affect sleep duration and comfort as we age? Dr. Shelby Harris discusses all the myths and realities for rest past the retirement age with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist with a passion for instilling older adults with confidence and capability — even in the bedroom.

How Sleep Changes For Older Adults

How are you sleeping? No, really – are you sleeping? Are you tossing and turning? Are you waking up groggy? If so, you're in the right place. Every other week, Sleepopolis Director of Sleep Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, talks with experts and real people about the sleep challenges keeping them awake – and solutions that will help them get the rest they deserve. Don't waste another minute wondering why you can't sleep. Tune in to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby and get ready to get the best sleep of your life.

For more tips, visit Sleepopolis.com or follow us on IG @sleepopolis_.

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How are you sleeping? No, really – are you sleeping? Are you tossing and turning? Are you waking up groggy? If so, you're in the right place. Every other week, Sleepopolis Director of Sleep Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, talks with experts and real people about the sleep challenges keeping them awake – and solutions that will help them get the rest they deserve. Don't waste another minute wondering why you can't sleep. Tune in to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby and get ready to get the best sleep of your life. For more tips, visit Sleepopolis.com or follow us on IG @sleepopolis_.

How are you sleeping? No, really –&nbsp;are you sleeping? Are you tossing and turning? Are you waking up groggy? If so, you're in the right place. Every other week, Sleepopolis Director of Sleep Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, talks with experts and real people about the sleep challenges keeping them awake – and solutions that will help them get the rest they deserve. Don't waste another minute wondering why you can't sleep. Tune in to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby and get ready to get the best sleep of your life.

For more tips, visit Sleepopolis.com or follow us on IG @sleepopolis_.

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