We thought about a safety knob cover for her door knob but are worried she will panic if she can’t open her door, we thought about a baby gate but are concerned she might try to climb over it and fall. Other than keeping guard outside her door we are at a loss. Any and all suggestions will help.........thank you
Later I discovered the flip locks and was able to relax even more. I could even take a peaceful shower.
An alarm on the bedroom door would be nice.
And if you have the money, would be to install an electric lock on the door connected thru the smoke alarms. If an alarm went off the door would unlock automatically.
Other options are out there as well.
I have the same alarms on front and back doors and windows.
Gold luck and prayers to all of us taking care of our loved ones. It's not easy.
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There are also Alarm Mats placed on floor next to bed, so when feet hit it, a separate beeper will alert you that she has gotten out of bed - also sensor mats that you place under the person, so when the pressure is lifted, again, an alarm will beep on your end to let you know.
Can always add safety rails to the bed as well - adult version of a crib, she won't be able to leave the bed.
I was going to mention Melatonin but see you tried that - Trazadone is supposed to be a fast-acting non-addictive med, but different meds affect different people differently (myself, I'm out like a light in 30 minutes).
Floor alarm mats work well. Can use near doorway too.