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Members reassured a caregiver whose mother refuses to sleep in bed, with many sharing that their own loved ones with dementia prefer sleeping... Read more

Members reassured a caregiver whose mother refuses to sleep in bed, with many sharing that their own loved ones with dementia prefer sleeping upright in recliners or on couches, and the consensus was to let her be comfortable rather than fight it if she isn't disturbing anyone. Several members suggested practical solutions including checking for physical issues like shortness of breath or pain that might make lying down uncomfortable, using adjustable hospital beds, adding familiar blankets from home, or getting a reclining chair that offers more support. A recurring theme was picking your battles in dementia care, documenting the behavior in her care plan, and prioritizing her comfort and safety over conventional sleeping arrangements.