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I have to agree with cmagnum, it really depends. But if your grandmother is sleeping more than 10 hours a day I would be concerned. Maybe she has an undiagnosed medical situation or this could be a side effects of any new medication. I would talk to her doctor about any new changes.
My 66 yo hubby FREQUENTLY sleeps for 24, 48, 72 hrs at a stretch. Yeah, I know, it sounds impossible, but it happens. He is depressed, takes meds and sees a psychiatrist. It doesn't help, He just loves to sleep.
BUT--if this is unusual to your g-ma's usual state, take it into consideration. She could be catching flu, or a cold, she could be exhausted from the holidays. No law says 10 hrs of sleep is too much or too little. A quick checkup from her PCP, if this continues is in order, but one night? I'd be GRATEFUL if my hubs only did this one night a week!
The important thing is that it's not common for your grandmother. You say this is the first time you can ever remember her wanting to sleep all day.
Has she been overdoing it over Christmas? Catering for the entire family, travelling around a lot, or anything like that?
Is she catching a cold, with so many bugs about?
Are there any other worries you've noticed - is her speech normal, has she been having trouble sleeping recently, have you checked for stroke symptoms, for example?
If everything else seems fine, and/or when you come to think of it perhaps there are good reasons why she might be more tired than normal, then just see how she is in the morning. If she's no better and you're still worried, call her GP for advice.
While I'm at it, though - here is the "FAST" routine for ruling out stroke:
Face - is it droopy? Ask her to smile, make sure her mouth curves evenly both sides.
Arms - ask her to raise both arms as high as she comfortably can. Is she raising both arms in roughly the same way or is one arm noticeably weaker or limp?
Speech - is her speech normal for her, not slurred or garbled?
Time - if one of these three is definitely not right, call for help at once.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
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 have to agree with cmagnum, it really depends. But if your grandmother is sleeping more than 10 hours a day I would be concerned. Maybe she has an undiagnosed medical situation or this could be a side effects of any new medication. I would talk to her doctor about any new changes.
BUT--if this is unusual to your g-ma's usual state, take it into consideration. She could be catching flu, or a cold, she could be exhausted from the holidays. No law says 10 hrs of sleep is too much or too little. A quick checkup from her PCP, if this continues is in order, but one night? I'd be GRATEFUL if my hubs only did this one night a week!
Has she been overdoing it over Christmas? Catering for the entire family, travelling around a lot, or anything like that?
Is she catching a cold, with so many bugs about?
Are there any other worries you've noticed - is her speech normal, has she been having trouble sleeping recently, have you checked for stroke symptoms, for example?
If everything else seems fine, and/or when you come to think of it perhaps there are good reasons why she might be more tired than normal, then just see how she is in the morning. If she's no better and you're still worried, call her GP for advice.
While I'm at it, though - here is the "FAST" routine for ruling out stroke:
Face - is it droopy? Ask her to smile, make sure her mouth curves evenly both sides.
Arms - ask her to raise both arms as high as she comfortably can. Is she raising both arms in roughly the same way or is one arm noticeably weaker or limp?
Speech - is her speech normal for her, not slurred or garbled?
Time - if one of these three is definitely not right, call for help at once.