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Panaman, I see from your profile that your Mom is in her late 80's. It is not unusual for older folks to sleep more than someone who is 20+ years younger. Older people are tired, they had a very long life. And especially with your Mom having dementia [as per your profile] that adds another layer.
I am in my 70's and I find myself dozing off in the middle of the day, something I would never think of doing years earlier. Our bodies are slowing down :P
Some older people nod off during the day not because they need more sleep, but because getting enough sleep is hard for some older people. Instead of sleeping a solid 8 hours a night, they might on get 4. They don't sleep as deeply. Thus they are sleep deprived and nod off during the day.
Much of the problem is that we've been trained to sleep unnaturally in the west. People aren't meant to sleep 8 hours in a single block at night. We introduced that since it compacts that sleep cycle leaving more time to work. For much of human history, we were the prey and not the predators. Hence someone had to be up on guard duty. Thus the natural nighttime sleep cycle is 4 hours sleep, 2 hours awake and then another 4 hours of sleep.
Similarly you know that fight to stay away after lunch. It's nap time. That's natural as well. We do it in kindergarten because it's so natural. But as we get older, nap time gets in the way of work so we've been taught to fight it. Other than in Spain in the west where they still respect nap time. In China they respect nap time as well. If you hit a Chinese factory after lunch, instead of hearing the din of machinery you hear the snores of all the workers. Nap time is built into the work schedule.
If she sleeps all day and then is up all night keeping you up too, then that’s a problem. You might need to find some way to keep her occupied and up during the day. I can say that when I used to visit my mom in the nursing home, about 80% of the people were asleep when I got there and still asleep when I left. It’s boredom, medications, and just plain being worn out.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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I am in my 70's and I find myself dozing off in the middle of the day, something I would never think of doing years earlier. Our bodies are slowing down :P
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/press-release/national-sleep-foundation-recommends-new-sleep-times
Some older people nod off during the day not because they need more sleep, but because getting enough sleep is hard for some older people. Instead of sleeping a solid 8 hours a night, they might on get 4. They don't sleep as deeply. Thus they are sleep deprived and nod off during the day.
Much of the problem is that we've been trained to sleep unnaturally in the west. People aren't meant to sleep 8 hours in a single block at night. We introduced that since it compacts that sleep cycle leaving more time to work. For much of human history, we were the prey and not the predators. Hence someone had to be up on guard duty. Thus the natural nighttime sleep cycle is 4 hours sleep, 2 hours awake and then another 4 hours of sleep.
Similarly you know that fight to stay away after lunch. It's nap time. That's natural as well. We do it in kindergarten because it's so natural. But as we get older, nap time gets in the way of work so we've been taught to fight it. Other than in Spain in the west where they still respect nap time. In China they respect nap time as well. If you hit a Chinese factory after lunch, instead of hearing the din of machinery you hear the snores of all the workers. Nap time is built into the work schedule.