My wife has dementia and has sleep problems

[Dagocyprus]

When my wife goes to bed at the end of the day she can take up to 3 to 4 hours to trying to get sleep. Any knowledge or known solutions to this problem.

[Hidden]

This is a common symptom of dementia, getting times muddled. I would suggest having a chat with your doctor to see if he can prescribe a mild sleeping pill for a few weeks to try to get her back into a good routine.

[Dagocyprus in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks, my doctor changed medication but unsuccessful. I will go back for some other medicine.

[EM1234]

This is common with dementia.. are you able to take her for a walk or something a few hours before bed to wear her out?

[Dagocyprus in reply to EM1234]

Tried that walking the dog, She enjoys it but I better get her to walk further to see if it tires her out. Many thanks

[AliBee1]

Hi.

Sadly, little concept of time is a common problem but I have found that having a really regular routine for going to bed has helped with my husband, even down to a little bit of dark chocolate before we go upstairs and a drink of milk. I also give him his book to read but I am sure he cannot read and understand now as he looks at the same page for ages but it is what he always used to do.

I have also bought black out curtains and I play some gentle music whist we are getting him ready for bed. Sadly this does not help if he wakes in the middle of the night but a glass of milk and the book does help sometimes.

I hope you will find a solution.

[Dagocyprus in reply to AliBee1]

She does have a good routine goes to bed every night at the same time etc but just lying and says is trying to sleep but can't. I have blackout curtains, I will keep trying anything to help her. I am fortunate in that she is a happy person and still retains her sense of humour. Thank you

[AliBee1 in reply to Dagocyprus]

Sorry could not help any further. Good luck.

[5855]

Had the same problem with my mum , tried everything , and these winter months , when it's dark by 4pm she goes to bed and awake in the middle of night , we've tried most everything , and the best so far is The Trazadone they're trying her on now , I have to give it her an hour before bed time , she does sleep about 5-6 hrs but that's it , but it's better than nothing , I just hope it keeps working for a while , she's much better in spring and summer ,hope you find something soon

[Dagocyprus]

It is nice to have people like yourself respond to my predicament, not alone, hope to resolve this situation soon. Many thanks

[Nannymo1]

My husbands grandmother lived until she was 98 . Never took a tablet or had an injection. Always had a drop of brandy in hot water and little sugar. Swore that was all you needed. Have tried it now I am in my eighties, Have honey instead of sugar does help me sleep with my arthuritus

[Dagocyprus in reply to Nannymo1]

Unfortunately my wife won't drink alcohol but I may try and persuade her to try it. Many thanks

[stephaniebarro]

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