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Elder-caregivers

Chainfire

(17,526 posts)

30. I would be concerned that his problem is clinical depression

Reply to CountAllVotes (Reply #29)

Sun Aug 9, 2020, 09:09 AM

Aug 2020

Perhaps you should talk to the doctor. Depression can make people lethargic. I know that the effects of the virus, being shut in, has made my depression worse. I have been finding it hard to do not only chores, but to participate in my hobbies. It is much easier to put my brain in neutral and binge watch TV.

Don't mistake "boredom" for a more serious problem.

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Do old people tend to sleep a lot? [View all] CountAllVotes Aug 2020 OP

Many medications Ohiogal Aug 2020 #1

He is not taking any medications much CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #3

Not in my experience SheltieLover Aug 2020 #2

Thanks, I'll let you know! CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #4

Sounds like could be depression SheltieLover Aug 2020 #6

He has had a lot of loss lately CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #11

That could be it! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #16

If he snores that much, it could impact quality of sleep. Hoyt Aug 2020 #5

The snoring is loud CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #8

Sleep apnea? SheltieLover Aug 2020 #18

Glad you are going to the doctor Kitchari Aug 2020 #7

It is very difficult for me CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #10

Oh, my Kitchari Aug 2020 #12

Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea DBoon Aug 2020 #9

They may nap a bit more during the day, but unless they are on certain meds, that is not normal. hlthe2b Aug 2020 #13

This same doctor did a B.S. ZOOM appt. as a "Well Person Physical" in June CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #15

As others have commented, you truly have to take care of yourself first... hlthe2b Aug 2020 #19

I see a nurse practitioner for my own care CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #20

Maybe he's bored. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #14

He can only see out of one eye and he is about 60% deaf CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #17

Sounds like my dad. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #21

I am sleeping more in my old age Chainfire Aug 2020 #22

More satisfying than sleep CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #29

I would be concerned that his problem is clinical depression Chainfire Aug 2020 #30

Do not take his inattention personally. Most likely he cannot help his present condition. No Vested Interest Aug 2020 #31

Can he go for walks? Talk to doctor about a CPAP machine...he may need a lot of sleep Karadeniz Aug 2020 #23

My husband is 85 and while he is staying in bed longer MLAA Aug 2020 #24

Likely that sleep apnea is at least part of the problem. No Vested Interest Aug 2020 #25

A few questions for you... Trueblue Texan Aug 2020 #26

I don't know CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #27

Update: CountAllVotes Aug 2020 #28