Sleep Across Lifespans Flashcards
Why do peoples sleeping needs change?
Sleep cycles change with age
The proportion of sleep spent in REM/NREM changes over our lifespans
How much sleep do babies need? (1-15 days old)
Need about 16 hours a day of sleep
50% is REM and 50% is NREM
How much sleep do infants need? (3-24 months?)
need 13.5 hours per day of sleep
35% REM and 65% NREM
How much sleep do children need? (2-14 years)
need about 11 hours per day
REM is 20% and NREM is 80%
2 year olds are more likely to sleep around 12hrs, while 14yr olds sleep around 10
How much sleep do adolescents need? (14-18 years)
need 8.5hrs per day
REM is 20% and NREM is 80%
Social factors influence the actual observed lack of sleep in adolescents like school schedules and post-school activities
How much sleep do adults need per day? (18-30)
need 7.75hrs per day
Proportions remain fairly constant at approx 20% REM and 80% NREM
How much sleep do middle aged people need? (30-75)
needs about 6hrs per day
Proportions remain fairly constant at approx 20% REM and 80% NREM
How much sleep do old people need? (75+)
They need about 5.75hrs per day
Proportions remain fairly constant at approx 20% REM
and 80% NREM
