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Getting my sister to sleep

Nettv
Nettv Member Posts: 1
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My sister has not left the bedside of my 94 year old mom, recently bedridden. I visit here home often where we care for our mom, how do I get her to take a break and obtain much needed sleep?

What can we expect to regarding developing symptoms? The rapid change in our moms condition coincidental with her testing positive for breakthrough Covid case is frightening. We have had to learn much very quickly, maybe we were in denial about Alzheimer’s and dementia.

A family committed to care for our mom yet lost and overwhelmed.

 Any advice?

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  • toolbeltexpert
    toolbeltexpert Member Posts: 1,583
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    Sorry for you and your mom. I am not a doctor but at your mom's age and it sound like the symptoms are sudden. I always think UTI. Hope she gets over the covid and prayers for you all.

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