Hi......happy Tuesday and hope everyone is good
Am seeking some counsel if possible. I care for my Mum who is 62 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 59. I have moved her into sheltered accommodation as Mum's Alzheimer's is taking away her perception of things so stairs and baths are no longer safe for her. I also needed her to be somewhere where she could have immediate help if she needs it.
Every now and then when she was in her old house I'd get to her after breakfast and she'd be upset, telling me that she didn't sleep well as there was a man in her bedroom staring at her all night. I'd check the doors, there was never any sign that anyone had been in so just put it down to imagination.
In the new place I stayed with her for a few nights and she woke up shouting me convinced that there was a man in her room with a torch. There was no one there. This has happened several times and is now bordering on becoming daily behavior.
Mum is on anti depressants and sleeping tablets. We're seeing the consultant in a few weeks for a yearly check up and I'll get their thoughts but I just wondered if anyone else had any experience of this and what works for you guys and your loved one?
Thanks lots
V x
Am seeking some counsel if possible. I care for my Mum who is 62 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 59. I have moved her into sheltered accommodation as Mum's Alzheimer's is taking away her perception of things so stairs and baths are no longer safe for her. I also needed her to be somewhere where she could have immediate help if she needs it.
Every now and then when she was in her old house I'd get to her after breakfast and she'd be upset, telling me that she didn't sleep well as there was a man in her bedroom staring at her all night. I'd check the doors, there was never any sign that anyone had been in so just put it down to imagination.
In the new place I stayed with her for a few nights and she woke up shouting me convinced that there was a man in her room with a torch. There was no one there. This has happened several times and is now bordering on becoming daily behavior.
Mum is on anti depressants and sleeping tablets. We're seeing the consultant in a few weeks for a yearly check up and I'll get their thoughts but I just wondered if anyone else had any experience of this and what works for you guys and your loved one?
Thanks lots
V x