Medically Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD on January 01, 2022
Question 1/12

Compared with younger people, older adults need:

  • More sleep
  • Less sleep
  • The same amount
Question 2/12

What percentage of older adults have a hard time sleeping?

  • 10%-20%
  • 50%-60%
  • 60%-70%
Question 3/12

As you get older, you’re more likely to become:

  • A night owl
  • An early bird
  • A sleepwalker
Question 4/12

Changes in sleep patterns mean older adults spend more time in:

  • Light sleep
  • Deep sleep
  • REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
Question 5/12

A change in this hormone may affect your sleep as you age:

  • Insulin
  • Testosterone
  • Melatonin
Question 6/12

This is a common sleep disorder in older people:

  • Sleep apnea
  • Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  • Both
  • Neither
Question 7/12

One rare kind of sleep disorder can make you act out your dreams.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/12

If you nap, you shouldn’t sleep longer than:

  • 20 minutes
  • 45 minutes
  • One hour
Question 9/12

Research shows you may sleep better after:

  • You retire
  • You downsize your home
  • Your kids leave the house
Question 10/12

For better sleep, the best time of day to exercise is:

  • Late afternoon
  • After dinner
  • An hour before bed
Question 11/12

If you can’t fall asleep 30 minutes after going to bed, you should:

  • Turn on the TV to distract yourself
  • Plan your tasks for the next day
  • Get out of bed
Question 12/12

This health problem can mix up your days and nights:

  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Dementia