It is common among older adults to not consistently get a full night's rest. But there are ways to improve sleep issues.
Why getting a good night's rest can get harder with aging
Sleep psychologist Shelby Harris told "CBS Mornings Plus" that stress, sleep structure and hormonal changes can impact sleep as people age.
"As we start to move into our 60s, 70s, you have more issues with the depth of your sleep, so your sleep is just lighter in general," she said. "There's sleep disorders, like insomnia, that happens, and then you have to go to the bathroom more at night."
According to to the Sleep Foundation, a group focused on sleep health education, 40-70% of people 65 and older above experience chronic sleep problems.
