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[jaynekeeney]

Hi
Just joined. My 80 year old dad has Alzheimer’s and has recently started wandering a t night. My mum is struggling with this as she isn’t getting her sleep which means she can’t cope in the daytime as well

Any suggestions would be welcome
Thankyou

 

[SAP]

Hello @jaynekeeney. This is a difficult stage for people with dementia, they days and nights get muddled and the need to wander about is overwhelmingly strong. It is therefore a stressful time for their carers as well as tiredness helps no one. Sundowning is very common.

Sundowning and dementia

Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

It could be that your dad would benefit from some medication support to alleviate this. Talk with his GP or you can get further advice about this from the Admiral Nurses.

What is an Admiral Nurse and how can they help?

Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.

www.dementiauk.org