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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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  • 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
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    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. 💝

  • Biggles
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    Hi @jgreen yes we live in Australia far north Queensland actually. I don't know about Hospice I'll check but I now have quite a lot of help and as my (free, face time, wonderful) Psychologist Jane said the more help you can get the more you will be able to care for your DH at home and stay sane and so far she is right.

    This is what I have managed to organise. I have domestic help in the house, gardeners for outside, both fortnightly, a maintenance company I can call for light bulbs electrical problems minor carpentry plumbing etc, Lite n Easy meals delivered weekly, groceries delivered and the best is a Carer for three hours a week or more if I request it, who my DH is starting to accept. I have a Companion Card, buy 1 get 2 seats, to our local and very good Live theatre, Morning Melodies fantastic music and the pictures. I have worked hard at getting social groups around me who are kind considerate and understanding. Things keep changing but I am trying hard to stay fluid and work with the changes. I have some very low days and cry so much, but in north Queensland the sun always shines and it's tropical so there is always the green garden.

    It's so nice to be able to explain my lot on this site. Children, family and friends are compassionate but have their own busy lives to lead and tire quickly of our situation. Thank you for your interest.

  • Biggles
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    PS I should have said all the help I am getting is Government subsidised otherwise we couldn't afford it and I am so thankful.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


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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