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Where is her bed?
Where are you and the rest of the family?
Is she isolated in her room?
I suggest that you move the bed to the living room or other area where she can be part of the family.
This might solve a few problems.
She may not call out as much since she is with people.
If she does call out you do not have to walk as far to get to her.
This may mean you have to change some furniture around but it just might make your life a bit easier.
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BurntCaregiver Feb 2021
It won't make it easier for her when it's time for bed if she's calling for her all night long. It is a good idea to have the bed in a common area and that can help if that's possible though. Sometimes it's not.
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That can be very draining for you.
Can you move her to a recliner during the day in a central room like the TV room?
It may give her a sense of being more part of the family instead of being isolated to her bedroom. Find an old movie or the elderly seem to like game shows.
You can get her wifi headphones for volume control for the TV.
I find music is a wonderful distraction if you play songs from her era.
Maybe give her a box of old photos to go through?
Lastly, if finances allow, hire a local person to stay with her for a couple of hours. This will give you some freedom and peace of mind and give her the companionship she is seeking. Best of luck to you.
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sounds like she may be scared of being abandoned or alone for any short period of time. it seems like she may feel she is vulnerable. can you have a family member or friend stay with her while you step out for awhile?
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BurntCaregiver Feb 2021
It's the same as with a baby. Every time they squawk a little bit mom can't go running in otherwise they will never be able to be left alone. They get used to it. The same with elders with dementia. There's no facility in the world who is going to have someone sitting with them 24 hours a day. SEAGULL 9 is her mother's only caregiver. This woman has to rest at some point otherwise she will get sick herself.
It sounds harsh to not go running every time she calls for her, but that's how it has to be and she'll get used it.
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