I wonder sometimes if we're going to make.. no one in the family helps.. unless it's driving to Dr.. We caregivers need some downtime...I've aged 20 yrs in the last two this has been 10 yrs of hardly any rest it seems..GOOD THING GODS IN OUR CORNER.. ALL SAY AMEN !!

My husband has been prescribed Mirtazapine 30 MG and it's worked really good. I have to make sure I give it to him by 6:00 pm. It also helps with the anxiety and restlessness in the evening. The going to bed later than your husband is a sign of your depression from being overwhelmed with your life issues. I stay up watching TV because it's the only quiet time I get by myself because my husband with dementia is a real handful when he's awake.

I wish I knew the answer. We have an appointment coming up in a couple weeks. The maximum dose of Melatonin is 10 mg and should only be used short term (4 weeks) unless the Dr orders it longer. (According to nih). Benadryl (diphrehydramine) helps some but it can make others jittery. It is the med that is in Tylenol PM.

The nurse at my dad's doctor said to try having him take donezil at night instead of in the morning. We will try that!

I don’t have a clear cut answer to your Dad’s problem sleeping but I think you must get him to sleep so you and your husband can get good sleep.It looks like your husband is taking the brunt when your father is wandering around the house wide awake. You need your husband’s help so it’s important to fix this sleep problem. I would talk to your father’s doctor and ask for his help!