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I come to her she doesn't remember she called my name or why she called my name. Also not too many of the Aides are familiar with Shadowing. They all know about Sundowning but if you mention Shadowing they are clueless. Any suggestions to ease the situation would be appreciated.

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Willy my mom used to call out almost constantly - C_____, C_____ can you turn me over? She didn't need turning, in fact sometimes she was sitting in a chair. Sometimes she needed something else, often she didn't know she had called or what she wanted. There were days I just wanted to yell SHUT UP!!! Thank goodness she couldn't get up without help and I never had to worry about shadowing or her getting into things when my back was turned!
Anyway, the doctor prescribed mirtazapine, an antidepressant, because she was awake through the night and it helped with the frequency of the calling too. Don't be afraid to try medication, mirtazapine may not be appropriate for your mom but something could be helpful.
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