My husband has PSP and dementia. I saw a programme about weighted blankets for insomnia but have just seen suitability for dementia and also for disturbed sleep (PSP). Has anyone any evidence of these or used please?
Weighted blankets used in dementia - PSP Association
Weighted blankets used in dementia
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I have not heard of it, but do know that I sleep better when I have a heavy blanket or comforter. Am a light sleeper and it just makes me feel cozy or something so I relax.
Marilyn
I had never heard of these blankets until someone recommended it. I know this is anecdotal, but I decided to test the concept on my mother (100 yrs). She has vivid dreams and really loud talking or screaming in her sleep. I just used a heavy crocheted lap blanket in addition to her regular blanket. So far it has worked like a charm.
Its something that my daughter is looking into for my husband. Take a look at therapybrand.co.uk you have a differnet weight of blanket depending on your body weight.
Brenda
Hi, I bought one for my husband and it helped calm him down a lot until towards the end of his life when it did not seem to have such a good effect. The blanket has to be 10% of the person's body weight. All the best AliBee xx
I’ve been researching them too as my husband ends up completely tangled in his duvet . They look amazing and I think we’ll go ahead and buy one