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I also have troubles getting back to sleep at night due to back pain. Getting my mind on something other than the pain or my worries helps me. I read a book, usually a re-read because if its a new book, I might get too interested to go back to sleep. Recently I have started using audible audiobooks with the sleep mode. Being able to close my eyes and just listen to the voice reading the book without needing to turn pages or remain in any given position helps a lot. I use a wired earbud to avoid disturbing others.
As to the back pain are you seeing anyone for it? And do you know the cause? (I see on your profile you like rollerblading..I can't imagine doing that at all but not at all with a bad back!) If the pain is from helping your husband get up the situation probably will not improve and most likely will get worse. If you do not have equipment to help him you may end up injuring yourself to the point that you will both need care. I used a Sit-to-Stand with/for my Husband and getting him up was so easy. When he no longer could support himself I started using a Hoyer Lift. The equipment was ordered through Hospice but could easily be obtained by talking to your doctor and it can be ordered. Another option would be to get a caregiver that would come in and do overnight work.
Sorry that I overlooked that you have back pain. I am so sorry. Have you spoken to an orthopedic doctor to see if there are options to help you?
I noticed that my previous response only addressed the Parkinson’s issue which is very sensitive to me because my mom has Parkinson’s disease. Please forgive me for not addressing your back issues.
I get up to give my husband his medication at 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and to help him get to the bathroom without falling and helping him back in bed. My back is bad because I have a compression fracture on the left side. I do exercises for it and I also have pain medication that helps.
My mother takes a 7 o’clock dosage but nothing during the sleeping hours. That’s tough. Broken sleep is dreadful. I’m so sorry that you aren’t able to rest. Please speak to his neurologist again about meds being adjusted to a more tolerable schedule.
My husband was also on a four hour schedule for carbidopa We used the continuous release carbidopa for nighttime. One dose before bedtime held for eight hours. His neuro said the CR was fine at nighttime because there was no issue with eating protein during that period. I found melatonin helped with my sleep. PD affects absolutely everything from head to toe...many hugs to you and your husband.
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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Parkinson’s is tough. My mom has it.
Sorry that you are struggling with caring for him. It’s difficult to watch someone suffer. It’s exhausting, both physically and emotionally.
As to the back pain are you seeing anyone for it? And do you know the cause? (I see on your profile you like rollerblading..I can't imagine doing that at all but not at all with a bad back!)
If the pain is from helping your husband get up the situation probably will not improve and most likely will get worse.
If you do not have equipment to help him you may end up injuring yourself to the point that you will both need care.
I used a Sit-to-Stand with/for my Husband and getting him up was so easy. When he no longer could support himself I started using a Hoyer Lift. The equipment was ordered through Hospice but could easily be obtained by talking to your doctor and it can be ordered.
Another option would be to get a caregiver that would come in and do overnight work.
I noticed that my previous response only addressed the Parkinson’s issue which is very sensitive to me because my mom has Parkinson’s disease. Please forgive me for not addressing your back issues.