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  Hi   It is very difficult to make any suggestions for your father in law. There are many different types of medication that may help to promote sleep or help someone stay asleep. A doctor is the best person to make that decision as he/she will have access to his medical history, his present health, his age, current medications and history of any drug allergies or reactions, previous medication history and pattern of sleep- to name a few.   People with Alzheimer's disease are as variable and highly individual as any group of people. Doctors will have their favorite medications, ideas about promoting sleep too. I think you will find any expert reluctant to answer this question without more information. Sorry I cannot be of more help.   You will find this article interesting http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/news-251110-31.html   There is a great site on Healthcentral about sleep that gives lots of information about sleep and available medications http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/?ic=1102     Christine