How do you manage adequate fluid and nutrition with someone who sleeps 16 or moore hours each day?
Alzheimer's person wakes around 9 or later, then requires about 90 minutes to get dressed and ready for the day. A nap usually follows before lunch and definitely one after lunch. Activity is declining rapidly. Having soup for one meal daily, water with meals and encouraged throughout day but rarely gets more than 24--32 ounces. Goes to bed about 8:00 pm.
@CommunityMember9aa415, remember that it doesn't have to be fluid ingested. You can count popsicles, things like applesauce, watermelon, cucumbers and other finger foods. We have an article that may be helpful:
https://alzheimersdisease.net/clinical/preventing-dehydration
Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
