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dina85 Asked October 2017

How I can help my mom to sleep in a safe way?

She keeps hitting me and screaming pulling my hair. She has Alzheimer's and is 70yrs old.

jjariz Oct 2017
Does she do this in her sleep? If so, it could be REM Sleep disorder, which is a symptom of Lewy Body Dementia. It's particularly dangerous for caregivers.
Blessings,
Jamie

BarbBrooklyn Oct 2017
You need to let the doctor know that the meds s/he prescribed didn't work and made things worse. There are other meds.

Sometimes, getting psych and sleep meds with elders is a bit of trial and error. One size does NOT fit all. Call the doctor in the morning and explain what isn't working.

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dina85 Oct 2017
I did but medications make the case worse !

BarbBrooklyn Oct 2017
Call her doctor. She needs medication.

JoAnn29 Oct 2017
Do u sleep in the same bed? If so, infest in a blow up mattress for you. If she is screaming and hitting at night she is probably having night terrors. If these are often, her doctor can give her medication for them.

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