Thoughts on monitoring my loved one at ni... - Cure Parkinson's

Cure Parkinson's

26,583 members27,899 posts

Thoughts on monitoring my loved one at night.

Mjm012649 profile image
11 Replies

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. ❤️

Written by
Mjm012649 profile image
Mjm012649
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
11 Replies

Something along these lines?

amazon.com.au/Channel-Wirel...

Mjm012649 profile image
Mjm012649 in reply to

Thank you! I will check it out!

parkie13 profile image
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 profile image
Mjm012649 in reply toparkie13

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 profile image
parkie13 in reply toMjm012649

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 profile image
chartist in reply toMjm012649

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...

Art

honeycombe3 profile image
honeycombe3

Has he tried good quality headphones?

quiz0019 profile image
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 profile image
Mjm012 in reply toquiz0019

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 profile image
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 profile image
Mjm012649

It is mentally more exhausting than physically 🤪

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Do you have visual problems specially at night?

Hubby is up frequently at night and because he can't always see well he would get frustrated trying...
wifeofparky profile image

Hospital disaster! My husband has PD and Alz. He had heart pain in the middle of the night, went to ER, had a heart attack, was admitted.

Terrible pain during surgery. Supposed to go home next day but dr never came in til late and said...
Retireat64 profile image

Help need sleep advice

my dad 81 with PD for 18 yrs sleeps restlessly His nuro had him on colazapan but made him...
Joy_gitt profile image

What my emotions did to me last night.

Last night things went bad with my grandson. It is 17 and struggling with his identity. He has...

Well, dementia has been confirmed

Last Monday our specialist confirmed what I had been thinking that my husband has Parkinsons with...
FeeBee profile image

Moderation team

See all
CPT_Aleksandra profile image
CPT_AleksandraAdministrator
CPT_Anaya profile image
CPT_AnayaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.