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My husband was yelling and muttering 24/7 for about 3 weeks straight. Melatonin and Benedryl had no effect. Neither one of us was getting any sleep. I finally got him into his neurologist who put him on a low dose of Serequel at bedtime. That did the trick. There is a black box warning for elderly people, but in my husband's case, the good far outweighed the possible dire side-effects. We were on the verge of a murder-suicide case if he didn't start sleeping. He has been on it for 3 years now with no side effects except a much more cheerful caregiver.
Is your mom napping during the day? If so, try to keep her awake during the day. Easier said than done, I know.
There are medications that aren't 'sleeping pills' but have the side effect of making people tired. Maybe you could ask her Dr. if he could suggest something. You could try Benedryl but antihistimine's can make some people a little crazy. I tried Benedryl with my dad and he responded to it well.
Does your mom have a nighttime routine? Routine can relax some people, get them in a good frame of mind for a good night's sleep.
You could try melatonin, which has no harmful side effects. I found out the hard way that my mom had adverse reactions to all sedatives. She screamed louder and longer with them than without, but she thought she slept through the night, and she would wake me up 11-20 times a night. I gave that 120 lb woman enough to knock out an elephant.
I agree with the melatonin. It is non-habit forming and 1 or 2 mg. should not hurt her. Try to keep her awake during the day and if that is failing consult the doctor about perhaps lowering the dosage of her L-dopa med. Do exercises and walk to keep her stimulated. Outings around a mall is great. Make sure her doctor knows about the insomnia. You have to get your sleep to be a caregiver. Best wishes!
These comments are very helpful. Mom's allergies were acting up so I thought I would try the benadryl and maybe get some rest along with it. Nothing happened! I talked to her doctor and she said that it doesn't work the same on dementia patients as it would for me or you. That I found out. My problem is for 3 months she slept and was in bed for 20-22 hrs a day. Now she is up at dawn and would get up at 5 in the morning when I get my husband off to work and won't go to bed with the time change and it not getting dark until later which is around 8ish, but she thinks she needs to stay up a few hours longer. She is wearing me out! She is so nosy, she couldn't go to sleep if she had to. I am outside doing chores and she is pacing the doors and windows hunting for me!! She almost fell twice today when I came inside because she was snooping around to see what I was doing and got caught. She is very feeble, but thinks she needs to "run" when she sees me coming. Anyone else ever experienced this? Suggestions anyone? Thanks!
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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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There are medications that aren't 'sleeping pills' but have the side effect of making people tired. Maybe you could ask her Dr. if he could suggest something. You could try Benedryl but antihistimine's can make some people a little crazy. I tried Benedryl with my dad and he responded to it well.
Does your mom have a nighttime routine? Routine can relax some people, get them in a good frame of mind for a good night's sleep.