Curious, your first post said you were caring for a friend. What happened there?
If your wife needs to be monitored continuously, then maybe its time to place her in LTC. It takes 3 shifts of staff to monitor someone and your just one person.
I know there's a monitor if the person stops breathing. Not sure if its still wires going from the monitor to pads on the skin but if it is and ur wife suffers from a Dementia, she may pull them off.
We were able to rent a monitor from a Durable eqipment supplier. Medicare may pay for it. I agree, this is something that needs to be discussed with a Dr. because he/she needs to write up an order.
Does your wife’s doctor or his or her office have any suggestions? Are they recommending you monitor vital signs at night?
24/7 care is so hard and caregivers need their sleep, too. Lack of quality sleep can literally kill, and unfortunately some caregivers die before the person they are caring for. It would be great if there is a device of some kind that could help you feel reassured during the night that all is well.
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If your wife needs to be monitored continuously, then maybe its time to place her in LTC. It takes 3 shifts of staff to monitor someone and your just one person.
We were able to rent a monitor from a Durable eqipment supplier. Medicare may pay for it. I agree, this is something that needs to be discussed with a Dr. because he/she needs to write up an order.
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24/7 care is so hard and caregivers need their sleep, too. Lack of quality sleep can literally kill, and unfortunately some caregivers die before the person they are caring for. It would be great if there is a device of some kind that could help you feel reassured during the night that all is well.
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