Sleepwalking Aids
Over 8 million people in US, young and old, sleepwalk. It can put themselves and others at risk. You options include avoiding known triggers for sleepwalking and devices that can help prevent nightime wandering.
Sleepwalking prevention
A) Gates:
How it works: physical barrier
What to think about: may work best with younger kids
B) Door alarms
How it works: makes a noise if bedroom door is opened
What to think about:
– will only alert if sleepwalker attempts to open door and leave room
– may be too loud for some depending on the device
– alert may wake up everyone
– door has to be closed or at least partially closed
Can set receiver to chime or vibrate
C) Door safety locks
How it works: prevents inward swinging exterior or basement door from opening
What to think about:
– will not work for bedroom door
– requires install
D) Floor mat alarms
How it works: alarm triggers when sleepwalker gets out of bed and steps on mat
What to think about:
– alert may wake up everyone
– monitor is connected to mat with cord and placed nearby
– battery-operated
– some devices are always on
Volume adjustable to 80, 90, or 120dB
Wireless page alarm that can be set to alarm, vibrate, or alarm/vibrate (approx 500ft operating distance)
Wireless monitor (connected to floor mat) and pager (150 – 300ft range) can be set to signal an alert
E) Motion sensors
How it works: detects movement and sounds an alert
What to think about:
– alert may wake up everyone
– must be carefully placed to prevent false alerts from movement in bed
– battery changes required
Monitor has adjustable volume, AD adapter available
Can set for chime at local alarm or send signal to receiver up to 100 ft away
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