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How Do I Keep Her Woke

A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Dallas, OR

my mom 89 sleep a lot in the morning there no new meds evening in the evening and when up wants to go home seen to been going down i dont know what stage she in

June 24, 2017
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Members shared their experiences with loved ones sleeping more as dementia progresses, with many observing that what looks like sleep is often... Read more

Members shared their experiences with loved ones sleeping more as dementia progresses, with many observing that what looks like sleep is often escape from the difficulty of focusing or engaging with reality, while actual sleep patterns become disrupted with daytime drowsiness and nighttime wakefulness. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped, including adjusting medication timing to support better nighttime sleep, keeping loved ones engaged with structured daily activities like games, walks, or visits from familiar people, and checking with doctors to rule out medical causes like low iron, B12 deficiency, or thyroid issues. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding routines that work when dementia deepens, with caregivers expressing both the isolation of the journey and gratitude for the solidarity and ideas shared by others facing similar struggles.

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@A myALZteam Member
Mums bloods are good the dr said her blood tests are better than the young ones so when mum is sleepy its because of the mixed dementia and choosing not to be responsive.
Hugs and prayers god bless to all.x

July 10, 2017
A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member I started my husband on B 12 and it seems to be work keeping him awake longer during the day.

July 1, 2017
A myALZteam Member

I agree, @A myALZteam Member. I think a lot of what appears to be sleep is escape. It seems to be just too hard to focus. At least that is what I see in my husband. Most of the time he responds right away if you speak to him or make a loud noise. I also think people do sleep more as the dementia deepens and this is sometimes accentuated buy the lack of good sleep during the night.

June 25, 2017
A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member
I give my mum her meds at night as that way it helps her sleep through the night.
But mum sleeps a lot during the day i think this happens as the dementia becomes more advanced.
As the dementia progresses i think it becomes harder for them to make conversation and they sit with their eye's shut so they can escape reality but they are not always asleep.
That is my interpratation from caring for mum.
I find that if mum gets visitors from the past she will stay awake for a while.
I hope you get the answers your looking for.
God bless you and your family.xx

June 24, 2017
A myALZteam Member

What I do with jim. In the morning. I give him. A. Bath. Make breakfast. For us. A morning. Excrise Or do a morning. Game. Like. Match. A game call spot it. Sometimes we. Color. And go over shapes. Animal and. Pic of. Food. I. Then let him watch tv. At. 1. Pm. And he relax. Then around 3. I. Work with him with the puzzles. When I don't go to work I'm the evening we go to the duck pond. To answer your questions. I keep him kinda busy. During the day. He go to bed at. 11pm and get up at 10 am

July 10, 2017

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