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My mother has mid to late stage dementia. a few times she has tried to get out of bed which resulted in a fall. I have a baby monitor so she can call for help but any suggestions on how to prevent her from getting up or alerting me when she does?
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Hi Mary, resistance to essential and important activities is a common behavior for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. It can be extremely frustrating for family caregivers especially when it is an activity that needs to be done routinely. Many times the behavior is tied to a feeling of discomfort or vulnerability.
Below are a few tips that I have found.
Try to make the activity more comfortable (warm bath or liquid medication vs pill form)
Play music and create a relaxing, spay like environment
Pick a doctor or individual that she wants to please. Tell your loved one that they would like them to do this.
Sit down beside them or at eye level when discussing the activity
Be patient this may take several attempts
Look for ways to make the activity safer or more comfortable
I know its hard, but don’t let your emotions or annoyance become part of the problem
Hope these help!
Hi Michelle, I’m sorry that is happening. I know thar can be scary and takes a toll when you can’t sleep. A couple of strategies I have seen:
-add bed rails this will discourage her from getting out of bed.
-pressure activated bed alarms
-if she is actually falling out of the bed you can look at adding cushions on the floor.