REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: What You Can Do

Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on January 31, 2022
Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors
1 min read

Because persons with REM sleep behavior disorder have a risk of injuring themselves and their sleep partners, safety of the sleeping environment is very important.

  • Remove potentially dangerous objects from the bedroom.
  • Clear the floor of furniture and objects that could injure the person if they fell from bed.
  • Place the mattress on the floor, or place a cushion around the bed.
  • Have the person sleep in a bedroom on the ground floor if possible, especially for people who leave the bed during an episode.
  • The bedmate should sleep in another bed until the symptoms resolve.
  • A bed with padded bed rails can be considered.