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oshcllc12
Asked September 2019
My 98 year old mom only wants to sleep, is this normal?
Age Related Decline
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Katiekate
Sep 2019
My Mom was the same way at the end. It is hard to deal with as a caregiver....but let her sleep.
I would bring in hospice soon. At her age and sleeping that much now, I would think she is very near the end,
even if she doesn't need the palative care they offer...you could probably use the support services to help
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againx100
Sep 2019
At 98, I would assume she could be nearing the end of her life.
But has anything new happened? Med change, etc?
I guess just make sure she's comfortable and safe and let her be. Although I think I would have a hard time taking my own advice!
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silverygreen
Sep 2019
If I reach 98 years of living, please let me rest. My body and mind will probably be tired 🙂
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I would bring in hospice soon. At her age and sleeping that much now, I would think she is very near the end,
even if she doesn't need the palative care they offer...you could probably use the support services to help
But has anything new happened? Med change, etc?
I guess just make sure she's comfortable and safe and let her be. Although I think I would have a hard time taking my own advice!
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