My husband has advanced Parkinson's and uses a walker. He also has a sleep disorder that causes him to move while dreaming. Most of the time he's fine about getting up in the night several times to use the bathroom independently. About once a week, however, he gets up, talking and answering my "Are you awake? Do you know where you are?" questions when he is actually still asleep and dreaming. When he's like this, he gets lost in the bathroom and can't find the toilet, then ends up taking off his pull-ups and peeing or pooping on the floor. By the time I catch up to him, it's usually too late. This is sleepwalking, not dementia, and I could use some help. Thanks!
This is such a unique problem. I wonder if it would help to consult with anyone doing sleep studies in your area dependent on where you are. As to what to DO about it, I think they don't really have anything that would work, but I sure will follow this thread and hope there is some information.