Hello, my name is Karen and my 89 yr old father has Parkinsons. His main problem is insomnia and restless legs. Does anyone have any tips to ease the symptoms or something to give him a good’s night sleep. The tiredness makes him so forgetful and confused. Thank you 
Hi @KARENCOLE, welcome to the forum. We hope you’re find it useful so far.
We know that sleep problems and restless legs can be difficult, especially when they start affecting someone’s memory.
While others who may have experienced this share what they found works for them, we have this page on our website that may be helpful for you: Sleep patterns and insomnia | Parkinson's UK
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The Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team 
Hi Karen,
I had restless legs and my Neurologist prescribed Ropinirole which has helped enormously but it doesn’t suit everyone but maybe worth a try and your father could get a better nights sleep .
Good luck 
Sorry your dad is going through this — it’s quite common in Parkinson’s. It’s worth speaking to his GP or Parkinson’s nurse, as adjusting medication timing can really help. Gentle evening routines and avoiding caffeine late in the day may also ease symptoms.
As I have previously commented, I have at last found a satisfactory (for me) solution, following a week exhausted by not sleeping at all! My consultant prescribed ‘Madopar’ 50mg taken after dissolving in water as I go to bed. Personally I tackle word games (language is my subject) at midnight, take my concoction of sleeping pills (including Clonazepam & a magnesium supplement which helps with restless legs) at around 1am and at 1.30am take the Madopar. I sleep within moments of hitting the pillow, usually through to 8/8.30ish. Heaven compared to the old days, with night pain and restlessness disappearing. Incidentally the same consultant advised me to drop Mirtazapine as it was causing ghastly nightmares. We are each individual and respond differently to medications, but I felt this consultant had found my miracle insomnia cure! Maybe worth exploration?