Mom is very restless these past few nights. She simply will not stay down long enough to doze off. She's started sleep talking and is certainly more confused than before. My main concern is that she gets some sleep which in turn, allows me to sleep. I hate the idea of sleeping pills but maybe this is the only way? She's very small framed and does not handle medications well. Any and all help/input is greatly appreciated. Thank God for this forum. I'm new to Caregiving. (Does it show?) Hugs to all ~
I would caution against experimenting with over-the-counter drugs. Some of those ingredients may be harmful to folks with dementia.
I wasn't criticizing your advice, pstiegman, just speaking from my own experience. With dementia in the picture it is especially important to check with a doctor who knows the full picture before trying over-the-counter-medications.
I also did not mean "experiment" in a derogatory way. Each person is unique and their reaction to drugs is unique. Taking a new drug, either prescription or otc, is a trial. If it works as expected, continue. If it doesn't, try something else.