I cry myself to sleep each night
Wishing I could hold you night
life seems so empty since you went away
The
pillow where you'd lay your head
Now holds my lonely tears instead
And it keeps
right on a-hurtin' since you're gone
Bill and I always enjoyed listening to
music particularly from the '50s and '60s. Hadn't heard this tune for a long
time ... seemed appropriate at the moment ... as it's what I do.
Sleep and Parkinson's Sleep disturbance is a very common feature of
Parkinson's with a reported frequency of 60-90%. Sleep changes are challenging
for both the person with Parkinson's and their sleep partner leading to fatigue
and impacting on the quality of life. (Easier to deal with once you have a
diagnosis and understand - but frustrating, annoying, when you don't)
Sleep
disturbances associated with Parkinson's include:
Bed mobility changes
Rapid Eye
Movement Behaviour Disorder
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep Apnoea Sleep
fragmentation (broken sleep)
Vivid dreams and nightmares
Bed Mobility changes:
Parkinson's affects automatic skills such as getting in and out of bed, rolling
over and moving up and down the bed. Muscle rigidity, especially of the trunk,
adds to this problem and can result in impaired bed mobility overnight. The use
of satin nightwear or satin sheets is helpful. A review by an occupational
therapist is recommended. They can introduce strategies and equipment which will
be of benefit. A medical review of medications may assist with overnight
mobility. (Bill had been assessed recently by OT and a new bed plus other
equipment was to be purchased through his My Age Care package, unfortunately, he
ended up in care before this happened - our waterbed looks like seeing it's 40th
birthday now)!!
Connection today was with my Tuesday Friends at hydro - today
Margaret joined us for the first time. Hanging out for when the restrictions are
lifted and we can enjoy coffee, toasties, and hot chips after our exercise.
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