Struggling to cope.

[AnnRuth@]

AnnRuth@ I'm struggling to cope with sleepless nights due to my husband getting up many times a night and querying when are we going home for hours on end during the day.

 

[SAP]

Hello @AnnRuth@ . It might be an idea to discuss this with the GP as there are some meds that can help. You could also talk with the Admiral Nurses who have lots of knowledge in this area.

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

 

[northumbrian_k]

Hi @AnnRuth@ and welcome to Dementia Support Forum our friendly and helpful community.

 

[Kevinl]

Nothing worse than being a 24/7 carer and never getting just one night's sleep a week. Just 8 hours straight, isn't too much to ask for one in seven nights is it, I think not you deserve a break if you feel that is the best option for both of you.
K

 

[AnnRuth@]

Hello @AnnRuth@ . It might be an idea to discuss this with the GP as there are some meds that can help. You could also talk with the Admiral Nurses who have lots of knowledge in this area.
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[AnnRuth@]

Thank you I will do both. I just don't know how to convince him we live in the house we are sitting in. It's almost like he becomes a different person early evening. It's very hard to cope with.

 

[SeaSwallow]

Thank you I will do both. I just don't know how to convince him we live in the house we are sitting in. It's almost like he becomes a different person early evening. It's very hard to cope with.

@AnnRuth@ What you have just described is Sundowning and it is so hard to deal with. I have attached a link which might help you to understand it better.

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