Primary caregivers for people with dementia are usually all too familiar with the difficulty of trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – to use the bathroom, get a quick shower, or even just walk into another room. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can experience enhanced fear when a family caregiver is out of sight – a condition known as shadowing. And without understanding how to overcome Alzheimer’s shadowing, the resulting behaviors are particularly hard to manage: anger, repeatedly asking where you are, crying, or meanness.
It might help to understand the reasoning behind shadowing. You’re the person’s safe place, the one who helps to make sense of a confusing and disorienting world, and when you’re away, life can seem frightening and uncertain. And understand that shadowing is not a result of anything you have done (or not done). It’s a normal part of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Our Alzheimer’s caregivers suggest using the following techniques to help:
It is also helpful to engage the services of an experienced dementia caregiver who understands the subtleties of the condition, like those at Morning Glory Home Care. We can implement creative strategies like these to help restore peace to both you and the person you love. All of our caregivers are fully trained and here to fill in whenever you need a helping hand. Call us at 618-667-8400 or contact us online to find out more about our award-winning home care services.
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