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Bernette
Asked March 2014
My Mom's 91 but will sleep for 18 hours if you let her. Any suggestions?
She has dementia. We think maybe sleeping that much is not healthy.
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assandache7
Mar 2014
Please speak with her DR asap
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pamstegma
Mar 2014
Talk to her MD, it may be time for Hospice care.
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