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How many hours of sleep per 24hr does an elderly person need? 92 walks. makes many loud breathing sounds at night but asleep; cat naps during the day
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She sleeps whenever: The amount of sleep may not change but habbit of sleep will over time. When young, u have to work and have other responsibilties to accomplish during day, thus needing to sleep at night. At 92, she does not have to get up early, so sleeps whenever she wants, naps whenever convenient. As long as she feels well and active when up, she is fine. She got to 92! she sleeps when she needs it! :-)).
Answered 6/9/2015
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