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Is there something we can do to keep my elderly grandmother (who has alzheimer's) in bed at night?
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Antipsychotics: Antipsychotics or "downers" may help. Please refer to her pcp.
Answered 11/18/2013
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Exercise etc: Keeping the patient active during the day, keeping the lights on & a warm glass of milk-(melatonin) initially may be worth a try before drugs.
Answered 9/10/2014
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