Question: My husband is in his early 70s and takes several naps every day — in the morning and the afternoon — which last an hour or so. He is usually in bed by 9 p.m., and up early. Is this odd schedule bad for his health?
Dr. Hibberd's answer:
Your husband has a routine that is certainly unusual, but it clearly meets his needs for sleep. Unless he has health problems that can be tied to his sleep schedule (anxiety, cognitive disorders, heart issues), I don't see a reason to worry.
The only question I might have is whether he wakes up out of sleep habit or is he getting up early because he is awakened. Does he snore? If so, he should be checked for sleep apnea.
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