A member asked:

When in sleep cycle does 92 yo have rem and deep sleep? in bed from 2100 till 1000 but fitful sleep. not refreshed in am even when sleeps thru night.

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Polysomnogram!: If you want a precise answer to the question you will need a polysomnogram (psg) also known as a sleep study. If you dream, you undoubtedly have some rem sleep. But it may be adequate. Heartburn? Gastric reflux? Restless legs? Sleep apnea? Nightmares? Medication effects? Night-time urination? Spine or joint pain? All these possibilities can and do contribute to fitful sleep.

Answered 10/17/2012

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