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karyherman
Asked January 2014
My Dad has nightmares, falls, and is really weak in the middle of the night. Any advice?
My mom is small and cannot lift him as he falls in the bed.
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jeannegibbs
Jan 2014
Can you say more about his nightmares? Many sleep disorders are highly treatable.
Does Dad fall during the day, too, or only at night?
Is Dad on any drugs?
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gladimhere
Jan 2014
It sounds like it may be time to place him in a nursing home or your mom may join him. Check into options before it becomes an emergency placement.
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Does Dad fall during the day, too, or only at night?
Is Dad on any drugs?
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