2007-09-13 08:07:39 · 6 answers · asked by A Passerby 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Because you require less and less sleep. Seriously, look it up if you don't belive me.
2007-09-13 08:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a myth! I'm 78 and I've never been an early riser!! I need 8 hrs sleep! Maybe others go to sleep earlier and earlier in the evening?? But I'll be that's not the case. Where did you get your info?
2007-09-13 13:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by Martell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older you get, the more there is a tendency to have bladder problems and you often get awakened for those reasons and it is harder to go back to sleep in the early morning hours. Men have enlarging prostates often that do this. Both women and men can have Overactive Bladder syndrome.
Women have hormone problems after menopause that causes them sometimes to have insomnia. Also older people tend to be lighter sleepers and wake up easier, also those who have aches and pains sometimes avoid a lot of physical activity that makes them tired enough in the daytime to sleep soundly. There is a tendency not to need as much sleep when you are older also.
2007-09-13 08:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by Gma Joan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Night Life is over ! Going to bed means going to sleep. there for old people get up earlier
2007-09-17 07:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by Brad S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older you get, the more you realize that every moment of life is a blessing, and you don't want to miss anything.
2007-09-13 08:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by xK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read stephen kings insomnia
2007-09-13 08:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋