I have heard that the older you get, the LESS you sleep, not more. My mother will go to sleep around 7 or 8 pm and sleep for about 12-13 hours. She will get up and wander around a bit and then climb back in bed. Not sure if she would keep on sleeping as I usually will go in her room, open her windows and start talking to her so she gets up. Is this normal? I think she may just be bored. She just basically spends her time reading, watching TV, and says that is all she wants to do. Sometimes I can get her to take a walk or visit the neighbor. But I guess my question is should I be worried that she sleeps so many hours? She otherwise seems healthy other than the (mild) dementia.
It could also be depression. She might rule that out. My LO went on antidepressants and I think she's sleeping less now. I would discuss it with her doctor if she will allow it.
Will she agree to get a full exam. It could also be diabetes, anemia, or some other condition. Good luck.
Thanks again!
Try to find something for her to do that she will enjoy. An added bonus is that it gives you some time for YOU!
Lot of that dozing comes from the blood pressure pills, I know, I take those pills and it took awhile to adjust the dosage so I wasn't so sleepy myself.