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Nap time

eligius
eligius Member Posts: 28
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my DW, stage 5-6, is pleasant and compliant until she obviously needs a nap 2-3x per day. Ok again after a rest but lately she is less cooperative in lying down for a nap. Attitude gets very obstinate and angry. Any ideas how to persuade her to “stretch out” for a bit?

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  • eligius
    eligius Member Posts: 28
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    thank you. She does sit on the couch and doesnt move around a lot so she is getting rest but she really needs “shut-eye” time to recharge her mental state. I’ll try the music. I have all her fav’s from Anne murray to Glen Campbell( another alz sufferer)

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 3,421
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    Trying to force her to take a nap only increases her anxiety and agitation. Hope Abby627's recliner suggestion works. You could also speak to her doctor about medication to calm her if she's getting anxious later in the day. She could be sundowning.

  • H1235
    H1235 Member Posts: 2,342
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    If you said you are really tired and need a nap, would she follow along with you? You could always get up after she has fallen asleep. I hope you can find something that works.

  • Timmyd
    Timmyd Member Posts: 425
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    This is what works for me. DW likes to nap in bed. If I nap with her, she is always compliant. Then I can get up after she has fallen asleep.

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