Senior Living: Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone
Area Agency on Aging Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their loved one has Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone. When a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia doesn’t want you out of their sight, this behavior is called shadowing. Their fear can cause them to follow you around the house so you’re constantly in their sight. They might even get upset if you go to the bathroom or…