How can I get DH to sleep at night?

jehjeh

Hubby would probably be a wanderer if we still lived in a large house rather than a condo. He also needs my assistance getting around, even with a walker. So every night we're up and down going from the bed to toilet, to bed, to living room... he wakes me 8-10 times a night. Sometimes he does need to urinate but usually he doesn't. I think he just wants to walk and he's very limited in this small space.

How do others handle this?

RetiredTeacher

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/71820/how-can-i-get-dh-to-sleep-at-night

My DH got up so many times a night to toilet. I still don't know how frequently he really went. Flomaxtanked his BP tp critical levels. Finally got trazadone. 50 mg did nothing. DH is 235#s so 150 mg did the trick. He still gets up several times to pee BUT MUCH LESS OFTEN! At least I get a few hrs or consecutive sleep. Explore meds and keep pushing until you find something that works! We can't be there to help them if we get no sleep! Hang in there and keep advocating. Don't take No for an answer.

SDianeL

it’s very common. Without medication it won’t stop. Here’s a link that will explain: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/sleep-issues-sundowning#:~:text=Factors%20that%20may%20contribute%20to,day%20and%20awake%20at%20night.