My 86 year old mother in law (mil) has been living with my husband and me for 2 years. She has macular degeneration and hears out of one ear. She takes an anxiety med before bed. Also meds for gastritis and rheumatoid arthritis. She sleeps ALOT! Goes to bed by 9 pm. Gets up around 8 am, eats breakfast and sleeps again for about an hour. Eats at noon and then another nap. Is this normal? We ask about getting her out with others but she is reluctant to meet new people due to lack of vision and lack of hearing. She also takes over a conversation when she does see people. She is a former health aide who worked with the elderly. She loves listens to the radio and also audio books. Is this ok that she sleeps this much?
Routine is king.....don't worry.....be thankful she loves her audio books. Sounds like someone he age. Will she even discuss hearing aids?
My parents get up with the roosters, but right after breakfast they are napping... and happens again after lunch, and after dinner. I can always tell when it take 15 rings on the phone before my Dad answers it.
Remember, your Mom lived a very long life, she's tired. Sadly she can't get up and about like she use to. Being active does help keep one more awake, but your Mom is very limited now. Her arthritis must be painful.