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June 16, 2017
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Members responded to a question about excessive sleeping in a spouse diagnosed with dementia 10 years ago, sharing that increased sleep is a... Read more

Members responded to a question about excessive sleeping in a spouse diagnosed with dementia 10 years ago, sharing that increased sleep is a common and progressive symptom, with many describing loved ones sleeping 10 to 12 hours at night plus frequent daytime naps, though some days can be unexpectedly alert. Several members offered practical strategies, including keeping loved ones engaged with games, puzzles, walks, and structured routines during waking hours, while others noted that short rest periods of 20 to 30 minutes can help prevent complete shutdown. A recurring theme was finding peace in the sleep itself, with one member expressing gratitude that during sleep, their loved one is not confused or struggling, and many emphasized the importance of flexibility, patience, and self-care as caregivers navigate the unpredictable patterns.

A myALZteam Member

it happen to me to my mom 89 wants to sleep all day i try to keep her up but it hard and at night she sleep but around 12midnight she starts to try to climb out of bed she fell broke her hip but still try to get up i put my chair next to her bed i ask her what she wants i even gave her snacks water even check to see if wet

July 14, 2017
A myALZteam Member

Tom sleeps most of the day and night at this time. I know when he is sleeping that he is not confused and all is right with his world. I am thankful for that time for him. He does not have to struggle when he is sleeping.

June 28, 2017
A myALZteam Member

My Mum actually sleeps after breakfast until I wake her for lunch and then back asleep until 5. In bed at 9 and up at 8. But then she will have a day where she is quite alert and requires no naps. It really makes it difficult to plan ahead.

June 22, 2017
A myALZteam Member

My husband takes streaks where he will sleep 10 to 12 hours straight. Than he will sleep during the day also. He usually would sleep from 11 at night until 7 in the morning. He always falls asleep several times a day. The doctor said that they go through stages like that and will continually get longer.

June 21, 2017
A myALZteam Member

My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago. There are some days when he sleeps almost all day and most of the night. What does that indicate. I can tell he is declining. But he is less disagreeable than he once was.

June 16, 2017

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