I’m always happy to help! It sounds like you’re doing a great job caring for him.
Hi Rachael, I just wanted to thank you for responding to my question a month or so ago. I didn't know how to calm my husbands fear (anxiety) about "other things" that shouldn't have affected him. He can't take anti-anxiety drugs but I have paid extra attention to his environment. He seems to become less concerned when I keep him updated on our surroundings and activities. Even though he can't always remember what we're doing or where we are going, telling him seems to satisfy him. Thanks!
Rachael Wonderlin is an internationally-recognized dementia care expert and consultant. She has a Master’s in Gerontology and is the author of three published books with Johns Hopkins University Press. Rachael owns Dementia By Day, a dementia care consulting and education company.
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