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I'm not sure just how healthy it is, but I know my father (96) that I care for, is much more comfortable in his chair with a huge fleece throw. I think his comfort is that he's always fallen asleep there & then later went to bed & couldn't go back to sleep. I just make sure he's warm and comfortable and just let it go....if it makes him happy, then it makes me happy! Sitting up with his feet down does hamper circulation, but I have circumvented that by giving him a small ottoman to raise them a little. Don't know how much I've helped, but at least you know there's at least one other person out here with the same situation. Love to you and your father! Deep breaths & a quick walk around the house help also.
My parents have started sleeping in their chairs and seem to rest better that way. I sleep in a chair when my asthma is giving me problems. Do you think it might have something to do with breathing more comfortably? Take care, and I hope you get some rest, too.
Just a guess, gabbyman 1, but since your father likes to sleep with the light on and not in his bed it sounds like he MIGHT be suffering from somniphobia. Also, I often think that sleeping in bed in the dark is something like sleeping in an enclosed box (coffin) so maybe this is why he likes sleeping in a chair and having a light on? It is less coffinlike. If he is suffering from fears, then maybe someone can help him overcome the fears. But if, as others have suggested, it is just physically more comfortable for him to sleep in a chair, there may be a physical reason why this is so. When my sister is congested she often finds it physically more comfortable to sleep at night sitting up. I know my husband often has his best sleeps resting in a recliner, snuggled under blankets, in a sunshine-filled room that has the TV or radio broadcasting in the background. Hmmm, this thought sort of makes me want to snuggle down in the same way myself!! :-)
Someone on here said their mother would sleep sitting up but her head would fall to one side and cause pinch nerve. There's thing pillow called J-pillow,u can order it online. Most people use it when flying,but it would be Perfect for your mom. It sits behind your head and wraps under ur chin, i have one and its Super comfortable. It keeps your head straight so ur head cant fall. u can order it online,its not expensive its cheap. Just google J-pillow,ur mom will love it im sure. And anyone else who likes to sleep sitting up.
We were able to buy both a motor wheelchair and a reclining chair that raises up to a standing position for my husband from two different nursing homes that families whos parents had died wanted to sell at a great savings the chair was brand new the one she had first was not able to be fixed by the store she bought if from but the mataintence crew from the nursing home fixed after she bought a new one and she sold the old one so it is an option to look into to get equiptment you would not be able to afford and both made my husbands life better during his last few years of living
I have sleep abnea and I have the c-pap machine. I have to take ambein as well. I drive in a van all day and some times I have an hour or so to pull over in the shopping mall parking lot and sleep. I still snore but it is the most blissful sleep you can imagine. Sometimes it is hard to move any body parts when firsy awaken because my body is so relaxed.
At the tender age of 50, I still love sleeping in the floor. People tell me it's not healthy, but I wake up fresh as the Spring. Anyway, if he's sleeping peacefully and doesn't complain about body aches, let him be.
My mother will not return to sleeping in her bed since my father has passed away. She has made a comfortable "bedroll" she unrolls each night on the couch and also uses a "J" pillow, too.She found them for children at a local store. They have an animal theme and are small enough for her tiny body. She seems to be delighted by the animal theme. Would your father sleep on a sofa ?
There is a good reason why elderly people often prefer to sleep in a chair...I had the problem of falling asleep in the chair but as soon as I lay down , no sleep! This is all related to breathing, most of us have chronic low level hyperventilation and especially the elderly. Laying flat deepens the breathing, increasing the hyperventilation and starving the body of oxygen...thus no sleep. This is why heart attacks often happen during the night, the hyperventilation effects the heart. So if someone feels better sleeping upright there is no harm, their breathing will be better and less risk of heart attack and stroke during the night..Have just learnt this from following a course in Buteyko breathing. Many of the tutors routinely sleep in chairs as it aids their breathing and general health, so no harm in sleeping in a chair.
Please read this article about sleeping falt: killerculturearticles-written-by-syd/health-conditions/heads-up-the-way-you-are-sleeping-may-be-killing-you/#
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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I just make sure he's warm and comfortable and just let it go....if it makes him happy, then it makes me happy!
Sitting up with his feet down does hamper circulation, but I have circumvented that by giving him a small ottoman to raise them a little.
Don't know how much I've helped, but at least you know there's at least one other person out here with the same situation.
Love to you and your father!
Deep breaths & a quick walk around the house help also.
At the tender age of 50, I still love sleeping in the floor. People tell me it's not healthy, but I wake up fresh as the Spring. Anyway, if he's sleeping peacefully and doesn't complain about body aches, let him be.
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