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I used to sleep walk as a child. When we would go on vacation, she packed a portable alarm that she hung on the doorknob when she went to sleep. If the door opened or it was moved without turning it off first, it went off. That would give you a chance to stop him.
Hi there, I am not sure if this will help but similar to the suggestion below a friend of mine, whose mother in law was in a seniors residence and a man kept coming into her room. He had dementia and was wandering. The senior home put a large stop sign or a large do not enter sign on the door and the gentleman stopped going in. IT may work.
what I did at my home when my mother with Alzheimer’s started getting up in the middle of the night to answer the door (it would be around 3am, no one was at the door. She would say she wanted to see who kept ringing the doorbell), was I put these bells on the door knob. They are used for training a pet to ring the bell when the pet wants to go outside. Whenever she went to open the door the bells would ring and I would hear them. It didn’t stop her going to the door, although she didn’t like them. But at least I would hear her so I could sleep a little better.
again I don’t know if this will help.
best of luck. I hope you find something that works.
i also had 2 trackers in her purse. One was from a company recommended by her doctor and the other was an old iPhone that I had on a family plan so that I could use “find my friends” to see at least where her purse was. I know there are companies that have gps insoles that could be put in a person’s shoe. I don’t know how accurate they are but it can help should a person leave the house with their shoes on.
gunnel, if your hubby only does this in the evening, you can try putting down a black throw rug in front of the exit doors in your home. To someone with dementia, they may think it is a hole in the floor and not step on it.
During the day, remove the rug so hubby won't associate that it is just a throw rug.
I always have mixed feelings about locking someone in the house. It's very dangerous in the unlikely but possible event that there is an emergency like a fire.
Might be time for memory care. Or for more in home help.
Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors of a LO with AD. Placing a special lock on the door may not be the answer. Alzheimer patients can be very resourceful. My wife was a wanderer who would eave the house at any time of day or night. Installing a double keyed lock on the front door wasn't the answer... she went out thru the window. Securing all the windows isn't an answer either because it presents a serious safety issue, fire, for example.
Wandering is one of the top reasons caregivers start looking for a new home for their LO. As difficult as it will be, you might want to start looking for a memory care facility.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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I'd recommend them because this is what was in use at the best memory care units I visited.
I am not sure if this will help but similar to the suggestion below a friend of mine, whose mother in law was in a seniors residence and a man kept coming into her room. He had dementia and was wandering. The senior home put a large stop sign or a large do not enter sign on the door and the gentleman stopped going in. IT may work.
what I did at my home when my mother with Alzheimer’s started getting up in the middle of the night to answer the door (it would be around 3am, no one was at the door. She would say she wanted to see who kept ringing the doorbell), was I put these bells on the door knob. They are used for training a pet to ring the bell when the pet wants to go outside. Whenever she went to open the door the bells would ring and I would hear them. It didn’t stop her going to the door, although she didn’t like them. But at least I would hear her so I could sleep a little better.
again I don’t know if this will help.
best of luck. I hope you find something that works.
i also had 2 trackers in her purse. One was from a company recommended by her doctor and the other was an old iPhone that I had on a family plan so that I could use “find my friends” to see at least where her purse was. I know there are companies that have gps insoles that could be put in a person’s shoe. I don’t know how accurate they are but it can help should a person leave the house with their shoes on.
During the day, remove the rug so hubby won't associate that it is just a throw rug.
Might be time for memory care. Or for more in home help.
Wandering is one of the top reasons caregivers start looking for a new home for their LO. As difficult as it will be, you might want to start looking for a memory care facility.