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Is it normal for someone with sever dementia to sleep 72 hours straight, except to use the bathroom?
Asked by elnmrp
2 Answers
3 days ago
What do you do about parent who sleeps all day, refuse to get up or take meds?
Asked by campbellgirl44
4 Answers
7 days ago
All my mother does is sleep all day and night. I can't get her to do anything. Is this normal?
Asked by momcatz3
19 Answers
How do you deal with an elder having hallucinations at night?
Asked by PAD529
8 Answers
Feb 1, 2012
Last night my mother decided to sleep on the floor. We try talking to her but it never works. How do I…
Asked by jmarziot
10 Answers
Jan 27, 2012
Is there a problem with a 90 year old falling asleep in their chair many times during the day, and then…
Asked by bjwalker2
30 Answers
Jan 14, 2012
How do you care for a dementia or Alzheimer's parent who suffers from erratic sleep cycles?
Asked by kathleenbrandl
5 Answers
Jan 7, 2012
What should I say when my dad asks me to stay over every night?
Asked by marybethc
Dec 16, 2011
Why does my dad want to go to bed right after he wakes up?
Asked by Elfje01
6 Answers
Dec 15, 2011
All my mother wants to do all day is sleep. Should I be concerned?
Asked by marybirchmeier
11 Answers
Dec 9, 2011
What type of sleep aid can I used for a dementia patient who is having trouble sleeping?
Asked by MANYBLESSINGS
37 Answers
Nov 18, 2011
What should I do if my dad is seeing and hearing things that are not there during the night?
Asked by FeelingNuts
Nov 9, 2011
How much sleep do the elderly really need?
Asked by nbwed1
28 Answers
Oct 28, 2011
What can I do if my dad has gotten to where he does not want to get out of bed?
Asked by opalclay57
Oct 25, 2011
How much sleep does a 93-year-old women need?
Asked by ktrafnel
13 Answers
Sep 24, 2011
Why do elderly wake up during the night?
Asked by wrapunzel
Aug 25, 2011
My 90-year-old grandmother is sleeping much more and looks lethargic. What can I do for her so that she…
Asked by JoeSam
23 Answers
Aug 19, 2011
What can we do for my grandmother who is having trouble falling asleep at nights?
Asked by gryheart25
7 Answers
Aug 15, 2011
My mom will not wake up in the morning, is it okay if I let her sleep in late every day?
Asked by irwinsu
26 Answers
Jul 29, 2011
Is it normal for your elderly parent to be unable to stand up or walk and have slurred speech upon waking…
Asked by allshesgot
15 Answers
Jul 28, 2011
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