Decaf still has enough caffeine in it to affect some people. Can't see why that wouldn't be true in a person with dementia just like everybody else. But there are other factors affecting sleep AS WELL depending on the disease.....
Caffeine after 4 pm is definitely not recommended if you have trouble sleeping. I agree with other posts -- caffeine is in a number of drinks and affects everyone differently. If I recall your husband? is pretty young although affected with dementia. I suspect some of his inability to sleep might be related to his inactivity during the day - physically and mentally. I see the same problem with my mom and she is 89. She sleeps most of the day and is up all night (fear, anxiety, inability to stay asleep through the night). I find that when she is active during the day (taking her out, walks, mental stimulation) and we don't allow her to nap or doze during the day -- she sleeps soundly through the night. Some meds can also affect sleep patterns so you might want to check with the Dr and see if you can alter times medicines are taking or he can suggest a sleep aid at night.
Miss Sassy, I think some caffeine is fine, but would just limit it in the a.m. According to many studies they are finding that caffeine may restore cognitive function and slow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. In my own experience exercise is an excellent sleep aid, but not before bedtime. I’d suggest taking a long walk after dinner (if possible) and incorporating daily exercise. I should not only help with sleep, but also with stress and anxiety of daily life.
just for information - different decafs have different amounts of caffeine in them. There is no standard for decaf as far as i can tell. I have become highly sensitive to caffeine, which can apparently occur suddenly, and at any age. I had a reaction to the brewed decaf I was using, so have tried different brands, and found a few that are OK for me. If you search the internet you may be able to find how much caffeine is in the brand you use. I do hope that you get your children's dad placed soon, MissSassy. It sounds like you are having a very difficult time, (((((hugs))))))
Caffeine can affect ANYONE's sleep. Not everyone IS affected, but if there is a sensitivity, most definitely YES. Decaf should be called "lowcaf" instead~
he does not nap durning the day at all, he has to have his coffee everyday if not he has melt down and so on. And for sleeping at nite his brain is set on tweek mode not sleep mode and another thing the meds taking to long to work. Why should i sleep in my kids room for i feel like i have to stay in one room all day all nite and cannot be in same room with him anymore he is crazy. Getting ready to go to court house and ask for help i can't live this way much longer my kids hate there dad so much they scared of him.. Going to see if i can get a restraining order on him i can't tolerate it no more i did that once before and they won't give it to him cause he has no where to go at all. But now I want him out i don't need the stress and cry everyday cause of what is happening to him. He won't even go to his therapy appointments only doctors appointment. I am living my life this way i should not have to.
my mom has dementia and drinks coffee in the morning. She wants it later on, but I don't give it to her. She sleeps great! My mom gets dehydrated and I have to push water or Boost on her all day. She is a stinker about wanting coffee and nothing else, but we are working on it.
What progress are you making on getting him placed in long term care?
I do hope that you get your children's dad placed soon, MissSassy. It sounds like you are having a very difficult time, (((((hugs))))))
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