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Yes, it is quite common with dementia for people to sleep a lot more.
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It’s more good than bad. If they’re awake, there’s more chance of anger, confusion, wandering, etc. etc. etc. Count your blessings.
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TopsailJanet Jun 2023
Yes, my mom sleeps very late most mornings. Unless there is someplace we have to go, I let her. More "me time."
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Is she the driver of the car she's falling asleep in? If so, put a stop to that ASAP.

But yep, it's pretty normal.
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MAYDAY Jun 2023
I think she is the passenger... HOPEFULLY...

Just dropping off to sleep and soundly, sounds good to me :)

wish I could do that...
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if her breathing is not labored, and she looks peaceful... take those moments..

I kept thinking something was wrong with mom... I woke her up when she was asleep on the couch... MOM mom... mom... she started laughing... and went right back to sleep... she was dreaming... I disturbed her fun dream...
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In general, older people tend to become tired easily.

My mom would always be worn out after one trip to the doctor’s office. She would come home exhausted and take a nap.
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I used to fall asleep all the time when travelling in the outback - a hot dry enviroment & my asthma was not well controlled...

*lack of O2* Is my conclusion years later..

But. Will it improve her life to stay awake?

I don't mean to be mean or dismissive. Just, if her brain needs the rest. Let it be I suppose.
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