Weighted blanket

lcrma30 · November 16

Hi. My father has been restless at night and waking up. I tried a weighted blanket last night and it seems to help a little. He did wake up once but wasn't as agitated as he usually is. It seemed easier to get him back to bed. Does anyone find this helps? It's been a couple of months of disruptive sleeping. I am trying anything I can.

harshedbuzz · November 16

@lcrma30

I hope you have success with finding something to help dad sleep. It can be a challenge for the elderly and those with dementia. Last month my mom trialed melatonin and ran down the street barefoot in her nightie after a vivid nightmare.

You might mention the use to his PCP. There are a lot of contraindications for weighted blankets. Ideally, these should be prescribed by an OT although generally most people are OK with about </= 10% of their body weight. People with heart or circulations issues, respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD and OSA), orthopedic (arthritis, joint issues) conditions, thermoregulatory issues, certain skin conditions, mobility/weakness and cognitive impairment (late-stage) are generally recommended to avoid the use of weighted blankets.

HB

SDianeL · 5:08AM

also ask his doctor about medication to help him sleep. Many who post here say their LO is on Seroquel which helps. Sleep disruptions are common in dementia.

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