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My father stays up turning off all lights and even the red lights that indicate that the TV is off. He has knocked over and broken TV's in an attempt to turn off the red light. He turns off the tortoise's light, needed to keep tortoise warm. He opens and closes drawers continually looking for items that have long since disappeared. very difficult.
My God Terri it is so difficult. It’s as if we are oil and water nowadays because I’m the sole caregiver. I just quit my job to work from home. The going and coming hot too much for me to juggle on little sleep.
My wife, with Lewy body dementia, had me up for 48 hours with her ranting and screaming and tearing things. She even managed to call 911. When the police arrived, one of the cops had an aunt with dementia and understood and calmed her down. I never really found out why she did this. She still gets very upset at times but never lasting all night. I wish someone could tell me.
My husband had a 48 hour episode a few months ago-I almost called the cops-could not calm him down. He called his therapist absolutly upset with me. I called the Alzheimer's help line-their advice was not to mirror his energy, step back (as long as he is not in harm's way) and talk as little and as short sentances as possible. Worked very well. Not sure if it will work again, but at least I have another tool in my dealing with Dementia tool box. If you haven't gone to the Alzheimer's web site yet, it has so many helpful articles there, not just for Alzheimer's, also Lewy Body, Frontal Temportal, and even undiagnosed, unspecified dementia. I chart my husband's behaviors on a calander-it helps me to see if there's a pattern, changes, and when at the doctor's visits, let them know just when, where and what was happening, as my husband glosses over it all. Did that while caregiving for my Mom too (who did the same thing), really helped the oncologists. Talk to your wife's doctors, nurses, let them know what is happening.
EL, sleep disorders seem to be common. The best way to deal with this is to work towards changing her sleep pattern.
Keep her awake 1 extra hour daily to get her back on a normal pattern. Don't let her sleep, wake her up, engage her, whatever you have to do so she will be tired at night. Have a schedule of things she can do during the day to burn the energy she apparently has. Walks, folding towels, matching socks, whatever she can do, maybe sweeping or vacuuming, just anything to direct the energy and tire her out.
I just read an article that says studies have shown melatonin to be beneficial for Alzheimer/dementia. Start with low doses 30 minutes before bedtime and increase until you find the best dose. Obviously, her doctor should be consulted.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
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.
I agree that:
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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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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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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.
very difficult.
If you haven't gone to the Alzheimer's web site yet, it has so many helpful articles there, not just for Alzheimer's, also Lewy Body, Frontal Temportal, and even undiagnosed, unspecified dementia.
I chart my husband's behaviors on a calander-it helps me to see if there's a pattern, changes, and when at the doctor's visits, let them know just when, where and what was happening, as my husband glosses over it all. Did that while caregiving for my Mom too (who did the same thing), really helped the oncologists.
Talk to your wife's doctors, nurses, let them know what is happening.
Keep her awake 1 extra hour daily to get her back on a normal pattern. Don't let her sleep, wake her up, engage her, whatever you have to do so she will be tired at night. Have a schedule of things she can do during the day to burn the energy she apparently has. Walks, folding towels, matching socks, whatever she can do, maybe sweeping or vacuuming, just anything to direct the energy and tire her out.
I just read an article that says studies have shown melatonin to be beneficial for Alzheimer/dementia. Start with low doses 30 minutes before bedtime and increase until you find the best dose. Obviously, her doctor should be consulted.
Best of luck.