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What can cause falling asleep uncontrollably in an 80 years old?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Many things: Probably number one on my list would be medications then perhaps a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Some neurological disease like parkinson's or some dementias could as well. Having their days and nights mixed up is another possibility.

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Answered 7/4/2015

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