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. ❤️
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Thoughts on monitoring my loved one at night.
Something along these lines?
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Thank you! I will check it out!
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.
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!
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.
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:
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Has he tried good quality headphones?
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.
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.
It is mentally more exhausting than physically 🤪