Vascular Dementia

Eggchips

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Jul 19, 2021
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My husband has Vascular Dementia and yesterday walked off from me, trying to get into neighbours houses, he fell over and cut his arm. I had to get a neighbour to help me get him back into the house. How do I cope with wandering.
 

Grannie G

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Apr 3, 2006
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Hello @Eggchips

When my husband started to walk away from me I made sure I had my mobile phone with me and the house keys in case I had to close the house in a hurry.

I also got a dog tag engraved with his name and phone number and the fact he had dementia and diabetes. I attached the tag to my husband`s key ring.

Your husband fell because either he was very confused or anxious and I found it best to say nothing but just follow him quietly hoping something would happen to break the episode.
 

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