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Maybe consider putting her mattress on the floor, or buying a concave mattress so that she can't get out in the first place?
Or consider sleep aids either prescription or OTC like Tylenol PM?
My 100-yr old Aunt with advanced dementia slept in a bed in her own home surrounded by make-shift barriers to keep her in place. It worked for years, then one night she got past them, fell and broke her hip. I wished I had known about the mattress "hack" back then.
Google this: Bedside Floor Mat Alarm with Caregiver Pager. It has a pager that alerts caregivers. I am not sure if it would be loud enough for you. Are you a heavy sleeper. You may neet to set up multiple detectors to alert you.
This is what I need !! Grateful for the information . I had scanned on Amazon but didn’t see one with caregiver alerts. I can’t thank you enough for your help.
We use Blink cameras, and the notification settings on both of our phones (Android, iphone) are easily set to be loud and bothersome enough to be heard. You can choose the most noxious tone and then turn your phone's volume up. This works for us, even a deep sleeper. Maybe you would want to check the motion detection alert settings and maxing your phone alert volume?
If you choose any device that alerts your phone, any way you could move your cell phone into the bed with you? I keep mine close to my head. Works for me.
Hi there. I started out with a baby monitor and went to a camera in the bedroom and living room. I actually lived in the back from my mom and both of these worked great. You can see and hear if you are out with the camera. Good Luck. I also got a hospital bed with the long railings.
I’ve seen a few families handle this exact concern, and the good news is there are some really reliable devices out there that can give you peace of mind at night. A couple of the most trusted options are the Smart Caregiver Wireless Bed Alarm System and the Lunderg Early-Alert Bed Alarm. Both use a discreet pad under the mattress connected to a wireless pager, so you get an alert in your room as soon as your mom starts to get up. The Lunderg even gives you a few extra seconds of early warning before she’s fully out of bed, which can really help prevent falls.
If you’d prefer not to use a pad, there are also motion-sensor alarms you can place by the bed, or even small wearable sensors (like SafeWander) that clip onto clothing and send alerts straight to your phone. Some caregivers also add motion-activated night lights and keep walkways clear to reduce the risk of trips in the dark.
From what I’ve heard, combining one of these alert systems with simple fall-prevention steps has given many caregivers more restful nights, knowing they’ll be woken up right away if their loved one tries to get out of bed
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.
I agree that:
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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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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Or consider sleep aids either prescription or OTC like Tylenol PM?
My 100-yr old Aunt with advanced dementia slept in a bed in her own home surrounded by make-shift barriers to keep her in place. It worked for years, then one night she got past them, fell and broke her hip. I wished I had known about the mattress "hack" back then.
I can’t thank you enough for your help.
If you’d prefer not to use a pad, there are also motion-sensor alarms you can place by the bed, or even small wearable sensors (like SafeWander) that clip onto clothing and send alerts straight to your phone. Some caregivers also add motion-activated night lights and keep walkways clear to reduce the risk of trips in the dark.
From what I’ve heard, combining one of these alert systems with simple fall-prevention steps has given many caregivers more restful nights, knowing they’ll be woken up right away if their loved one tries to get out of bed
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