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I wonder what kind of routine there was in the hospital? I know most hospitals do not allow patients to sleep too much. Up around 7-8 breakfast, meds, group or an activity, rest time watching tv, lunch, group activity, and some physical activity in the morning and the afternoon. In other words, he doesn't have anything to do. Sounds like no structure to his day. I know he is trying to apply for SSI but, even then I think he needs some kind of activity. Even if it is folding clothes, and helping clean the house. Talk to his doctor, get him in some kind of cognitive therapy. Meds don't just do the job, finding meaningful activity is important. A daily routine might be needed so he doesn't sleep all of the time. Set up a jigsaw puzzle, plan some time to walk in the AM and PM...get him up and moving around, encourage him to socialize with the family. Even if he just sits there at first he needs to be around people. "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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