Smiles, 95 is a lot of years, so Mom deserves to get some nap time.
My parents, also were in their 90's, would brag how they only needed 6 hours of sleep at night, but would fail to mention that they would doze off after breakfast... doze off about lunch, nap again before dinner... and a huge nap after supper. And be fully awake to watch all of Johnny Carson :)
I am in my 70's, and if I park myself in front of the TV after lunch or after dinner, forgetaboutit, I am zoned out for a half hour or so.
Medication can also play a snoozing number on us seniors. If you read Mom's pills for side effects, I bet you will find a lot that say the pill will make her tired. If so, then arrange for those pills to be given at night, if possible... check with her doctor first.
Also food can make some one sleepy, especially pasta or potatoes if given for lunch.
If she's in bed then I'd get a hospital bed and an alternating pressure mattress or topper. If she's in a chair then ensure that it is supportive and comfortable, and watch out for pressure spots. All the folks at mom's NH who couldn't walk any more were given range of motion treatments several times a week (basically the therapist just stretched and bend all the joints), this is good for circulation and prevents contractures. It is also a good way to check for pain and to spend some meaningful time together. I think it's beneficial to try to keep a schedule for meals and other daily routines; toileting, bathing, grooming, medications etc.
My mom started sleeping more and more around that age, by the time she died at 99 she was rarely awake except for meals... I always hoped she had pleasant dreams.
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My parents, also were in their 90's, would brag how they only needed 6 hours of sleep at night, but would fail to mention that they would doze off after breakfast... doze off about lunch, nap again before dinner... and a huge nap after supper. And be fully awake to watch all of Johnny Carson :)
I am in my 70's, and if I park myself in front of the TV after lunch or after dinner, forgetaboutit, I am zoned out for a half hour or so.
Medication can also play a snoozing number on us seniors. If you read Mom's pills for side effects, I bet you will find a lot that say the pill will make her tired. If so, then arrange for those pills to be given at night, if possible... check with her doctor first.
Also food can make some one sleepy, especially pasta or potatoes if given for lunch.
All the folks at mom's NH who couldn't walk any more were given range of motion treatments several times a week (basically the therapist just stretched and bend all the joints), this is good for circulation and prevents contractures. It is also a good way to check for pain and to spend some meaningful time together.
I think it's beneficial to try to keep a schedule for meals and other daily routines; toileting, bathing, grooming, medications etc.
My mom started sleeping more and more around that age, by the time she died at 99 she was rarely awake except for meals... I always hoped she had pleasant dreams.
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