Do people with alzheimer's sleep a lot?

I tried so many soothing teas and relaxing music for my mother, but honestly, sleeping a lot is just a natural part of how the disease progresses. Make sure they stay hydrated when they are awake and keep their room comfortable.

Yes, our doctor explained that as Alzheimer's progresses, the brain's internal clock gets damaged, leading to sleep-wake cycle issues. They might sleep a lot during the day and stay awake at night, which is called sundowning.

As the body and mind grow weak, nature seeks rest. Giving them a light, easily digestible dinner like warm khichdi can help them sleep peacefully, but you must keep their doctor informed about these changing sleep patterns.

Managing a patient with Alzheimer's can get very expensive with all the medical tests. Since sleeping patterns change, plan their doctor visits during their most active hours so you get the best advice without multiple expensive home visits.

Sometimes extreme fatigue can also be due to other underlying issues like thyroid imbalance or low vitamin levels. It's really important to get regular blood tests done and have the doctor evaluate their overall health regularly.