My mom goes to adult daycare mon-fri, she has sundowners and is very agitated at night, comes home and is up and down all night long. When I get her ready for bed sometimes she is sleeping all night and like last night she was up and down all night from 11pm - 6am. I got a little sleep but she kept moving from chair, to couches, bed and even tried to sleep in mine. I know the cold weather is really bothering her arthritis because its bothering me too. I have asked doctors for suggestions they are no help they just say to keep doing what im doing. Been to neurologist they have no clue either. My mom has a brain injury from a fall 70 years ago and its not a typical case of dementia. Another problem when she is restless she tears the house apart. I've already had caregiver here for the week so I will be spending the weekend putting house back together. I have talked to my caregiver counselor about this and she says I can't do anything different. My sister got to witness this behavior too which im glad when they came down for our christmas celebration.
Pain medications won't help her Sundowner's, but if she's more comfortable she may sleep better once she gets to sleep. You may need to see a doctor other than the neurologist for this.
I agree that it's terrific for your sister to see what you are coping with. I hope she can help you find some ways to get needed rest. ADC is wonderful, but you need someone to stay the night on a regular basis, as well, if your mom can't sleep.
Take care,
Carol
Passion Flower tablets or tea might help both of you sleep better also. Tazo makes a pretty and yummy one.
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