Thoughts on monitoring my loved one at night.

[Mjm012649]

So, my hubby sleeps downstairs... he is up and down all night with his PD insomnia/sun downing. I need to go upstairs to the guest room so I can sleep. What suggestions do you have so that I can be available to respond if he falls, if he wakes up with scary tremors and unable to move, scared, etc? I already have a “baby” monitor with a camera and ability to hear and speak to him if needed. I use that all day long. But, he watches TV all night and listens to REALLY loud music to help him sleep. If i use the monitor during the night, I will go crazy hearing TV and very loud country music😫. I am hoping for a “call” button of sorts so I don’t have to listen to his nighttime activities and noise. Please share your thoughts and suggestions. ❤️

[Hidden]

Something along these lines?

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[Mjm012649 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I will check it out!

[parkie13]

Has your husband tried melatonin for Sundowner? Lots of information on Google. It is split into two dosages at 4pm about 5 mg and then again right before bed let's say 10pm 5mg again.

[Mjm012649 in reply to parkie13]

It seems like he has tried everything, including melatonin. But only 3 mg and not split up like that. I think I will try it that way! Thanks, Parker!

[parkie13 in reply to Mjm012649]

5 mg, twice a day is not a big dosage. When you see how he does I believe you can increase it. There's a lot of information on Sundowners and melatonin on Google. I really hope that it helps.

[chartist in reply to Mjm012649]

Mjm012649,

Forum member Rhyspeace12 has used this method on her husband with very good effect for Sundowning. Here is a link to her post on the subject:

healthunlocked.com/parkinso...

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[honeycombe3]

Has he tried good quality headphones?

[quiz0019]

My parents bought a simple chime doorbell so dad could "call" mom if needed. The chime was near her and the doorbell next to dad's bed.

[Mjm012 in reply to quiz0019]

That’s a good idea! I’m wondering if a wrist bracelet alarm, of some sort, would be good in case he fell in the bathroom or somewhere else ... sort of a mobile kind of call button

[quiz0019]

I'm not sure if something like that exists, but I hope you find something that works. My dad was unable to get out of bed so mobile was not needed. I can't imagine how hard this is on you trying to get the rest you need while being constantly on alert to his needs.

[Mjm012649]

It is mentally more exhausting than physically 🤪