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Does this scenario sound familiar? It\u2019s 3:00 in the morning, and mom is awake again. You try to ignore her shuffles through the hallway, but your mind can\u2019t rest thinking about how she might walk out the front door, turn on the stove or accidentally trip and fall in the living room. You try to approach her to get her back to bed, but she\u2019s confused, muttering under her breath and seemingly impossible to redirect.<\/p>\n

What your mom is experiencing is likely Sundowner\u2019s Syndrome. This is a condition often associated with early stage Alzheimer\u2019s. It causes mood and sleep disorders, and people who experience it have a difficult time telling the difference between night and day. They often become agitated in the late afternoon and early evening, lack a true schedule for sleeping and awake time and can be difficult for family and professional caregivers to assist.
\nIf your family is losing sleep because of Alzheimer\u2019s induced Sundowner\u2019s Syndrome, here are a few strategies to try tonight. They might just help you get a little more rest.<\/p>\n

Dim the Lighting<\/h2>\n

Bright lights can wreak havoc on the body\u2019s internal clock and make it more difficult to detect night from day. As bedtime nears and then until morning hours, make sure the lights in your home are dim and relaxing. Keep your mom\u2019s bedroom dark, perhaps with the exception of a small nightlight, to help her feel more relaxed so she can fall and stay asleep.<\/p>\n

Massage<\/h2>\n

A light massage can help the body rest and your mom to get back to sleep. Warm some lotion between your palms, and then use it to lightly rub your mom\u2019s shoulders, back, neck or feet. Be careful to keep your touch light, and always watch her for indications that she\u2019s not enjoying the massage or would prefer you massage a different part of the body.<\/p>\n

Aromatherapy<\/h2>\n

Some aromatherapy oils can help to calm the mind and induce sleep. Mix a couple of drops of lavender or vanilla oil with a generous amount of almond or olive oil, and then gently rub some of the mixture along mom\u2019s wrists or temple. Avoid putting the oil on her fingers, however, as this can burn and cause discomfort if she touches her eyes.<\/p>\n

Distract<\/h2>\n

Sometimes a simple distraction is all it takes to get mom to forget about wandering the house and return to bed. If you have a cat, ask her to sit and pet it for five minutes. Perhaps offer a warm cup of tea. Engage in a few minutes of light conversation. Keep the distraction short, and remember that your ultimate goal is to get everyone back to sleep.<\/p>\n

Check for Pain<\/h2>\n

Ask mom if she\u2019s feeling any pain. If so, addressing it might help. Remember that she might not be coherent during this time or even able to recognize that she is in pain. So, also watch for body language such as posture and facial expressions to see if some level of pain may be causing her to lose sleep.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019re working to get mom back to sleep, remember to stay calm and reassuring. It is difficult to constantly get up in the middle of the night, but this isn\u2019t something she is doing on purpose. If this isn\u2019t something you can manage alone, recognize that too. Hiring a homecare professional<\/a> like Salus Homecare San Fernando Valley<\/a> is an effective step that many families take to help address Sundowner\u2019s Syndrome and let everyone get a little more rest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Does this scenario sound familiar? It\u2019s 3:00 in the morning, and mom is awake again. You try to ignore her shuffles through the hallway, but your mind can\u2019t rest thinking about how she might walk out the front door, turn on the stove or accidentally trip and fall in the living room. 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Debbie is a registered nurse who has spent her career in home based care including patient care, leadership, hospice consulting and executive roles. Since 2013, she has served on the Board of Directors for the California Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (CHAPCA). Currently, Debbie serves as the co-chair for public policy and regulations with CHAPCA, advocating for policies that benefit hospice care patients and hospice care agencies. Under her direction and leadership, Debbie co-founded Salus Hospice in 2015 and leads the organization through continued Medicare licensure and Joint Commission Accreditation, actively working to maintain their high standards for patient care and excellence. In speaking about the value of hospice care and the hospice journey, Debbie states, \"Hospice is not about giving up hope, rather it\u2019s about redefining hope and living the best life possible for as long as you are able. At Salus Hospice we believe that life's final journey is deeply enriched by quality moments with loved ones and hospice professionals alongside.\" Debbie lives in Newport Beach with her husband and enjoys spending time with their family, dog Bailey, church friends and community. Debbie was inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 2019 and is enjoying the new friendships and service opportunities this has provided her with.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debbie-robson-b144a0a6\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8621"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9296,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621\/revisions\/9296"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-fernando-valley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}