Mom has mixed Alzheimer's and vascular dementia she is aged 78 and sleeps with her eyes open is this normal?
Mom has mixed alzheimers and vascular dementia is 78 sleeps with eyes open is this normal? She unable to walk but still knows Im her daughter says few words but understands quite well.
"Elderly individuals may sleep with their eyes open due to a condition known as nocturnal lagophthalmos, which can be caused by underlying issues with facial muscles and nerves. This phenomenon is often associated with facial paralysis, which may result from conditions such as Bell's palsy, stroke, or trauma. If this occurs, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation"
Always remember, the internet is your friend! You can learn so much by just typing into the search engine "elderly sleeping with eyes open". That's what I did. I hadn't heard of this condition before, even as a nurse. So fascinating. I would follow up with her doctor. Best to you.
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"Elderly individuals may sleep with their eyes open due to a condition known as nocturnal lagophthalmos, which can be caused by underlying issues with facial muscles and nerves. This phenomenon is often associated with facial paralysis, which may result from conditions such as Bell's palsy, stroke, or trauma. If this occurs, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation"
Always remember, the internet is your friend! You can learn so much by just typing into the search engine "elderly sleeping with eyes open".
That's what I did.
I hadn't heard of this condition before, even as a nurse. So fascinating.
I would follow up with her doctor.
Best to you.
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