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Bettyjames
Asked January 2019
How do I wake a 95-year-old when she says she is tired and can't open her eyes? She was awake earlier for breakfast.
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cwillie
Jan 2019
How long has she been sleeping, maybe she just needs a little extra rest today.
If you really can't rouse her at all and something seems off you might consider calling 911.
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If you really can't rouse her at all and something seems off you might consider calling 911.