Changes in Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Aging and Memory Loss

How do we characterize sleep and circadian rhythms, and why is quality sleep important? How do sleep and circadian rhythms change across the lifespan, and in individuals with memory loss? Alfonso Alfini, PhD addresses these questions, and discusses some things we can do to improve our sleep.
The Memory Matters Virtual Talk Series is organized by the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (www.alzresearch.org).