Actually my title isn't exactly right, Mum seems to sleep just fine, it's my poor Dad that isn't getting a lot of sleep.
Mum hasn't got up during the night for a couple of weeks, but she is talking/shouting a lot during the night. Dad had asked her if it was okay if he slept a couple of nights in the spare room, but she's frightened to be alone. She also snores very loudly, but we think this is more to do with her weight than AD.
Is anyone aware of anything that may help her to have a better sleep.....she doesn't seem to be aware that she's waking up and shouting etc... I wondered if there was something herbal that may help....Dad is exhausted and since his health isn't great either I don't want him to go into any kind of decline.
They were away for the weekend and Dad said he barely slept all weekend. Actually that brings me to another problem....Dad is spending money on Mum like it's going out of fashion. I fully appreciate that he's trying to do as much as possible with her while he still can, but I worry that he's spending too much. Their house is badly needing work done on it and he won't address this.....he's of the opinion that ultimately it'll pay for Mum's care and would rather not bother and spend money on taking Mum out/away for weekends etc.....I would love to get their house fixed but I don't have the money and I'm not sure he'd let me if I could, I worry he's getting himself into debt.
Also if anyone is aware of a 'snoring' remedy that would also be great.
Thanks a lot for any help/advice
Mandy
Mum hasn't got up during the night for a couple of weeks, but she is talking/shouting a lot during the night. Dad had asked her if it was okay if he slept a couple of nights in the spare room, but she's frightened to be alone. She also snores very loudly, but we think this is more to do with her weight than AD.
Is anyone aware of anything that may help her to have a better sleep.....she doesn't seem to be aware that she's waking up and shouting etc... I wondered if there was something herbal that may help....Dad is exhausted and since his health isn't great either I don't want him to go into any kind of decline.
They were away for the weekend and Dad said he barely slept all weekend. Actually that brings me to another problem....Dad is spending money on Mum like it's going out of fashion. I fully appreciate that he's trying to do as much as possible with her while he still can, but I worry that he's spending too much. Their house is badly needing work done on it and he won't address this.....he's of the opinion that ultimately it'll pay for Mum's care and would rather not bother and spend money on taking Mum out/away for weekends etc.....I would love to get their house fixed but I don't have the money and I'm not sure he'd let me if I could, I worry he's getting himself into debt.
Also if anyone is aware of a 'snoring' remedy that would also be great.
Thanks a lot for any help/advice
Mandy