Set the alarm for 12:48 a.m.

Web alarm clock for 12:48 a.m.

You are still watching over your relative when the 12:48 am alarm tells you to stop and hand the bedside duties to the next caregiver. That leaves enough time to quietly gather any notes, medicines, or personal items before 1:00 am, without rushing the changeover or disturbing the rest of the household.

Your relative’s caregiver change may be missed if the phone is set to silent, so check the sound level before relying on this browser alarm. Choose 12:48 am, keep this page open, and leave the phone awake; closing the page or letting the phone sleep can prevent the alert from sounding. Place it nearby but not against the bed, with a volume that you can hear without startling anyone.

During a late-night bedside shift, keep anything you eat simple and quiet: a small piece of pandesal or crackers can be less disruptive than preparing a full meal. Water is practical before the change at 12:48 am, while coffee, a heavy snack, or noisy food preparation can wait until after you have passed on the notes and moved away from the sleeping area.