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I see you have been caring for your mother with dementia for two years. Is this desire to sleep a lot something new, or has it been pretty continuous? How much is "a lot" -- 14 hours per day, 18? 20? In the end stage sleeping 20 or more hours a day is typical. I think it does tend to increase in the later stages, but I am not familiar with what is "normal" in Alzheimer's. Is that what Mom has? If this is a sudden increase I think I would call her clinic or a nurse adviser line and discuss it, in case it is a symptom of some acute illness. If it has been creeping up gradually or has been this way for two years I'd just discuss in at the next appointment.
The short attention span is typical, too. Do you feel is has shortened in the two years you've observed it? My husband did better with videos of his old favorite shows (Hogan's Heroes, Northern Exposure) because the characters were familiar, he'd seen them before (even if he didn't remember them), and they were not interrupted by commercials which he found increasingly distracting.
He also did well with nature or travel videos, which don't have a plot to follow. He loved looking at the Grand Canyon or African photo safaris.
I never tried this, but I wonder if Sesame Street, geared to short attention spans but with always something lively and colorful, might be appealing.
Can she go for walks with you, either with a walker or wheelchair? That is a nice change of scenery to counter boredom, at least on nice days and when you (or a helper) has time.
Knowing her attention span is helpful so you can pick appropriate activities for her. My mother (94, dementia) enjoys sorting things, like beads or buttons or coins. I try to end the session before she gets tired of it. She also likes matching up socks. I've got about 15 pair in a basket for her, each a bright color or with a distinct pattern, and that is about how many she can do in one session. She loves folding wash clothes. Again, I have a basket of assorted colors, textures, and patterns, so they are interesting to feel as well as to see and that is a size that is manageable even with limited range of motion.
My mom still loves doing crosswords, although she has gone from advanced levels to easy and large print.
Are there any activities your mom used to enjoy that she might still be able to handle in 20-minute segments and at a reduced level of complexity?
Is there an Adult Day Health Program (day care) program that she could attend for a few hours a day or two a week. They generally have comfortable recliners for those who need naps and are good at providing some social interaction and stimulation.
I don't think that wanting to sleep a lot means you are doing something wrong, but I understand the desire to help her have something happy and engaging to do when she is awake.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I see you have been caring for your mother with dementia for two years. Is this desire to sleep a lot something new, or has it been pretty continuous? How much is "a lot" -- 14 hours per day, 18? 20? In the end stage sleeping 20 or more hours a day is typical. I think it does tend to increase in the later stages, but I am not familiar with what is "normal" in Alzheimer's. Is that what Mom has? If this is a sudden increase I think I would call her clinic or a nurse adviser line and discuss it, in case it is a symptom of some acute illness. If it has been creeping up gradually or has been this way for two years I'd just discuss in at the next appointment.
The short attention span is typical, too. Do you feel is has shortened in the two years you've observed it? My husband did better with videos of his old favorite shows (Hogan's Heroes, Northern Exposure) because the characters were familiar, he'd seen them before (even if he didn't remember them), and they were not interrupted by commercials which he found increasingly distracting.
He also did well with nature or travel videos, which don't have a plot to follow. He loved looking at the Grand Canyon or African photo safaris.
I never tried this, but I wonder if Sesame Street, geared to short attention spans but with always something lively and colorful, might be appealing.
Can she go for walks with you, either with a walker or wheelchair? That is a nice change of scenery to counter boredom, at least on nice days and when you (or a helper) has time.
Knowing her attention span is helpful so you can pick appropriate activities for her. My mother (94, dementia) enjoys sorting things, like beads or buttons or coins. I try to end the session before she gets tired of it. She also likes matching up socks. I've got about 15 pair in a basket for her, each a bright color or with a distinct pattern, and that is about how many she can do in one session. She loves folding wash clothes. Again, I have a basket of assorted colors, textures, and patterns, so they are interesting to feel as well as to see and that is a size that is manageable even with limited range of motion.
My mom still loves doing crosswords, although she has gone from advanced levels to easy and large print.
Are there any activities your mom used to enjoy that she might still be able to handle in 20-minute segments and at a reduced level of complexity?
Is there an Adult Day Health Program (day care) program that she could attend for a few hours a day or two a week. They generally have comfortable recliners for those who need naps and are good at providing some social interaction and stimulation.
I don't think that wanting to sleep a lot means you are doing something wrong, but I understand the desire to help her have something happy and engaging to do when she is awake.