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Why do elderly wake up during the night?
Asked by wrapunzel
6 Answers
Aug 25, 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
My 92-year-old dad resists going to bed because he thinks it is daytime. He believes he has already slept…
Asked by susanscott
Jun 23, 2011
My mother is on sleeping pills and is still not sleeping at night. What other medicine can she take to…
Asked by andreavolkerdin
Jun 17, 2011
How do I get my mom to sleep alone in her bed after returning home from a rehabilitation facility?
Asked by blackbelt513
11 Answers
May 19, 2011
What sleep aids do you recommend for an elder with dementia suffering from nightmares?
Asked by karenwirtanen
12 Answers
May 15, 2011
My father doesn't have dementia or Alzheimer's, but since he was released from the hospital, he has been a…
Asked by Stldaddysgrl
13 Answers
Apr 18, 2011
My 96-year-old grandfather seems to be tired all the time and complains that he is not getting enough…
Asked by redheadedlp
1 Answer
Apr 11, 2011
How can I stop my 86 year old mother from wondering the halls at night? I can't get any sleep as I hear…
Asked by shirleysemail1
Mar 24, 2011
My father is 85, lives alone. He sleeps on and off through the day and is upseveral times at nite. Should…
Asked by reeree
Feb 21, 2011
Why does my dad sleep all of the time?
Asked by bmt1983
3 Answers
Feb 11, 2011
Mom starts sleeping at 5 p.m. for 12 - 15 hours a day. She is 83-years-old and had 7 surgeries in 7 years…
Asked by pat1990
2 Answers
Jan 8, 2011
My father has dementia with onset of Alzheimer's. We're having problems with getting him up each day. He…
Asked by joycebroome
Jan 5, 2011
Is the a normal sleep behavior or should I be concerned?
Jan 4, 2011
Mother not sleeping and I believe it's because she is smoking too much. What can I do?
Asked by cpecon
Nov 19, 2010
How long do I have to wait for an answer ?
Asked by snowy80011
Nov 10, 2010
My 97-year-old father doesn't sleep despite taking sleep aid medications. What do I do?
Asked by mschen418
Nov 8, 2010
Why is my mother sleeping all day?
Asked by kmott6765
Oct 24, 2010
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