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What time does she get up from her nap? Is it late afternoon? Could this be "sundowning"? Have you consulted the doctor who is following her dementia about this?
I was hoping someone more knowledgeable than I am would answer you, but since no one has, I’ll offer my very unscientific crackpot theory. Lol!!!
I have the same problem your wife may be experiencing. If you google “angry after nap” or “grumpy after nap,” you’ll find that many other people also have this problem. My son, now age 17, was an AWFUL napper as a toddler!! He would take a great nap, but it took what felt like hours to “recover” from it. I don’t feel refreshed after a 20 minute nap. If I nap, I NAP. I’m down for 2 hours, then I’m useless the rest of the day. My brain feels foggy, and my body just won’t move. Some call this “sleep inertia.” With a household to run and kids going in all directions, I finally decided about 5 years ago to stop taking naps because they were more debilitating than they were refreshing.
Researchers theorize that grumpy napping may have something to do with where you are in the sleep cycle when you awaken — deep vs light sleeping. People with dementia often suffer from disordered sleep patterns, so it kind of makes sense that your wife might be affected by naps in the same way.
My solution for my own napping problem has been to stop taking naps. This is hardly an option for your wife, as I would imagine even greater fights trying to keep her awake. Waking up from a nap might be disorienting for your wife. Add that to a brain that is already struggling to make sense of her world, your wife may find this too overwhelming. She may be more scared than angry.
Try creating a comforting wake-up routine. Perhaps if that began to feel familiar it would lessen her fear/anger?? It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just do something that you know your wife enjoys: play familiar soft music, open the curtains for some sunshine, give her hands and arms a light massage with her favorite scented lotion, get her blood sugar up with a warm cup of tea and a cookie, get her talking about “happier times” by looking at old photos together, etc. Alternately, she may just want to be left alone for a while.
This is normal. She wakes up and probably has no idea where she is. Moms dreams and TV started being part of her reality. Does ur wife have heart problems. My Dad didn't have Dementia but was disoriented for about a half hour after he awoke. Part of his problem was a blocked neck artery. Not enough oxygen getting to the brain.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
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.
II. How We Are Paid.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I have the same problem your wife may be experiencing. If you google “angry after nap” or “grumpy after nap,” you’ll find that many other people also have this problem. My son, now age 17, was an AWFUL napper as a toddler!! He would take a great nap, but it took what felt like hours to “recover” from it. I don’t feel refreshed after a 20 minute nap. If I nap, I NAP. I’m down for 2 hours, then I’m useless the rest of the day. My brain feels foggy, and my body just won’t move. Some call this “sleep inertia.” With a household to run and kids going in all directions, I finally decided about 5 years ago to stop taking naps because they were more debilitating than they were refreshing.
Researchers theorize that grumpy napping may have something to do with where you are in the sleep cycle when you awaken — deep vs light sleeping. People with dementia often suffer from disordered sleep patterns, so it kind of makes sense that your wife might be affected by naps in the same way.
My solution for my own napping problem has been to stop taking naps. This is hardly an option for your wife, as I would imagine even greater fights trying to keep her awake. Waking up from a nap might be disorienting for your wife. Add that to a brain that is already struggling to make sense of her world, your wife may find this too overwhelming. She may be more scared than angry.
Try creating a comforting wake-up routine. Perhaps if that began to feel familiar it would lessen her fear/anger?? It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just do something that you know your wife enjoys: play familiar soft music, open the curtains for some sunshine, give her hands and arms a light massage with her favorite scented lotion, get her blood sugar up with a warm cup of tea and a cookie, get her talking about “happier times” by looking at old photos together, etc. Alternately, she may just want to be left alone for a while.
Just a stab in the dark.