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At night, I can't wait for morning to come because night brings out the worst in dementia. At morning, I can't wait for night because I'm just hoping for some sleep.
Is there anyone who could spend the night with your loved one while you simply go to sleep for the entire night? Maybe someone who would fix breakfast before leaving? You would be on hand if a real emergency arose but the helper could handle routine disturbances.
And/or could someone come for a few hours during the day while you take a nap?
Countrymouse is right. You need some respite. Small segments of time to allow you to sleep would be a great start. But longer periods, like a week-end or longer, would really help you recharge your batteries.
Same thing here. The only answer is respite care. Unfortunately, I was informed that the only assistance programs available would only pay for daytime help - not nighttime. So I was supposed to work 60 hours a week running my business AND stay up most of the night. Mom was a night owl with a very odd sleep cycle her entire life. She would catnap throughout the day and night, but that meant she never slept more than an hour at a time, and then was back up again - all night long. One of the biggest reliefs for me was when she went into the NH and I no longer had to worry about her falling at night or being up rummaging through the fridge and freezer for food she shouldn't have (that's another story) while I was sleeping. Once she was put on 24/7 oxygen, then there was a new worry - the oxygen hose was a trip/fall hazard. So the NH was the best solution for this and many other issues for us, even if neither of us liked it.
I went through this for a couple of years and know that feeling well. The only thing that broke that pattern were the times Mom was in the hospital or in rehab for a few weeks thereafter. It still felt the same though, I wanted time to pass quickly. I just wanted to get through each day and night and wonder now if it wasn't depression. Respite is important so seek it if you can somehow, if only for a few hours of napping. I had no one to come in and care for my Mom 24/7 until I got a little help from hospice later.
so sorry to hear this !!!!! the person that has it are they on namzaric ??? believe me it works good & also are they on seroquel 50 mgs that the seroquel will knock them out ...this person has sundown effect google that & read ..well you need to take this person to a psychiatrist & ask if they can be on that my mom takes those pills & she does pretty good ..so do it as soon as you can make a appointment soon ..good luck
Yes, nights with my mother were more challenging. I slept lightly because she would get up at odd hours and wander around the house and hear noises and often believed there was someone at the door when there wasn't. Or sometimes she would visually hallucinate seeing things in her bed or on the ceiling. It was tough to get sleep and keep her safe.
I agree with "meridianav". My husband was having sundowning and sleep problems. He sleeps through the night (almost, just get up once for bathroom) with taking 50mg of Seroquel. He also takes 50mg after dinner for the sundowning and it calms him down.
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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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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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.
Is there anyone who could spend the night with your loved one while you simply go to sleep for the entire night? Maybe someone who would fix breakfast before leaving? You would be on hand if a real emergency arose but the helper could handle routine disturbances.
And/or could someone come for a few hours during the day while you take a nap?
Countrymouse is right. You need some respite. Small segments of time to allow you to sleep would be a great start. But longer periods, like a week-end or longer, would really help you recharge your batteries.
Any chance of a respite break for you?
You'll be good to no one when you drop over. You MUST seek respite.
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