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Yes, it is quite common to get day and night confused. Especially with winter approaching and if they nap. After waking from a nap thinking they have slept very late is very common.
One's circadian rhythm is affected by dementia. A person may wake up at 2 AM, get dressed and think it's time to start the day. Don't know if meds can treat this. Talk to her doctor. This is especially worrisome if your LO is a wanderer. Waking up at 2 AM and leaving the house could cause you to re-evaluate your LO's living situation.
There is another issue that may contribute to the problem with her sleep cycles. Almost all over the counter sleeping pills and sedating antihistamines contain anticholinergic drugs. The most common one is diphenhydramine. Products like Unisom, ZZZQuil, and Advil PM, for example should not be taken by someone with dementia. Talk to her doctor if she is taking one of the OTC pills.
Is she napping during the day? If so, you should put an end to it so that she can get into a better sleep pattern at night. IF possible.
An Alzheimer's clock can help; it tells her the day of the week, date, time and whether it's day or night, and that helps orient a person with dementia to time of day. You can find them on Amazon.com under 'alzheimers clocks'.
My mother has moderate dementia; she tends NOT to nap during the day, but has a lot of trouble sleeping at night ANYWAY. She seems to follow a pattern; a few days of not sleeping until 3 am, then a few days of sleeping like a log. This has been going on for years and nothing helps. She's on enough nighttime medication to put a horse to sleep (but no sleeping pills, per se) and STILL has nights where she's up most of the time. It's the nature of the beast and her doctor has found nothing to help her break the vicious cycle. Not melatonin, nothing.
The best thing you can do is Google sleep hygiene and get her into a good sleep routine/schedule to see if that helps
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Yes, it is quite common to get day and night confused. Especially with winter approaching and if they nap. After waking from a nap thinking they have slept very late is very common.
There is another issue that may contribute to the problem with her sleep cycles. Almost all over the counter sleeping pills and sedating antihistamines contain anticholinergic drugs. The most common one is diphenhydramine. Products like Unisom, ZZZQuil, and Advil PM, for example should not be taken by someone with dementia. Talk to her doctor if she is taking one of the OTC pills.
An Alzheimer's clock can help; it tells her the day of the week, date, time and whether it's day or night, and that helps orient a person with dementia to time of day. You can find them on Amazon.com under 'alzheimers clocks'.
My mother has moderate dementia; she tends NOT to nap during the day, but has a lot of trouble sleeping at night ANYWAY. She seems to follow a pattern; a few days of not sleeping until 3 am, then a few days of sleeping like a log. This has been going on for years and nothing helps. She's on enough nighttime medication to put a horse to sleep (but no sleeping pills, per se) and STILL has nights where she's up most of the time. It's the nature of the beast and her doctor has found nothing to help her break the vicious cycle. Not melatonin, nothing.
The best thing you can do is Google sleep hygiene and get her into a good sleep routine/schedule to see if that helps
Good luck!