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Biggles
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Just a quick question my DH 78 years old VD 6 or 7 non verbal with Aphasia is sleeping more and more particularly during the day is this a sign of further decline. He is only on high blood pressure medication. What are the signs he is reliant on me 24/7.

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  • Carl46
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    It probably is part of the progression of his disease. The brain gets tired, and he probably needs the sleep.

  • BPS
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    My wife has gone through times of sleeping 22 hours a day for a few days then sleeping "only" 12 hours a day for a while and everything in between. This has been going on for over three years. I think it is progression but in our case it hasn't meant any other changes are imminent.

  • Biggles
    Biggles Member Posts: 739
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/268771#Comment_268771

    Thankyou it’s very concerning

  • jgreen
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    Hi, @Biggles You are in Australia? Do you have Hospice? It might be good to have them assess DH. If he qualifies, they could be a great resource for you.

    Hugs and prayers. 💝

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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