Q: Why does my elderly mother sleep all day?
Answer: As people age, they tend to have a harder time getting a good nightâs rest. Human beings have natural biological circadian rhythms that regulate our sleep cycles, which can be disrupted by the changes in hormone production that come with aging.
Conditions that cause discomfort and pain, such as arthritis, wake many older adults up during the night. Midday naps after a night of sleep disruptions are normal and can be helpful to compensate for lost sleep. On the other hand, excessive napping may indicate a larger issue. Here are five potential reasons why your elderly loved one may be sleeping all day according to AgingCare.com:
Latinos Want To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, But Still Face Barriers In NC by Eileen Rodriguez
2:54pm Jul 16, 2021 Pedro and Ana Gutiérrez in their booth located in the Cooks Flea Market in Winston-Salem. EILEEN RODRIGUEZ/WFDD
After months of wanting to receive his COVID-19 vaccine, Pedro Gutiérrez got a call from his wife, Ana, urging him to pass by the Cooks Flea Market in Winston-Salem, since Forsyth County Department of Public Health was offering the vaccinations for free.
“My schedule was really uncomfortable,” Gutiérrez explained, “and for people who are working, you don’t want to miss work, since you have to provide for your family, and buy food.”
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