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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - We are trying that but so far, its not really working.  I'm concerned that the amount of meds that it will take to knock her out may worsen her dementia.  But yes, its definitely an option we are exploring.  Just thinking about a backup plan.[/quote]

Her dementia is already getting worse and will inevitably get worse no matter what you do. I would really try to have her not sleep during the day and to medicate her so she sleeps through the night. I started posting a big sign on my mother's door at night and closing the door and making sure the shades were open so she could realize it was night. So if she got up in the middle of the night when she went to open the door she would read it. I would write things like - It is nighttime and everyone is sleeping. Look out the window and see how dark it is. No one is coming to pick you up now. You do not have any appointments. Please go back to bed until morning and the sun comes up.

I also bought the big dementia clocks that have the time of day also listed. Eventually that didn't work so her doctor prescribed medication. Ultimately she needed to be in a memory care facility. Don't underestimate the effects of lack of sleep on you and your family. You need to put yourselves first or she will just keep dragging you down. I wish I had realized this much earlier.[/quote]

Thank you for this. - OP[/quote]

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