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Bjwalters Asked January 2020

Should I visit my husband in rehab every day?

My husband has Alzheimer's and recently had emergency surgery. He is now in rehab for about another week to get balance back. He has a one on one aide. Am I wrong to think about taking 2 days to go away before he gets home probably next week. I am full time caregiver with two afternoons a week off. It's been three weeks since his surgery and he's doing well.

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Sweetstuff Jan 2020
Absolutely take the couple of days for yourself to rest and recharge. Your husband is in good hands and you deserve the time for yourself. ENJOY!
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anonymous1000836 Jan 2020
Dont you feel you need a break? If someone offered me a break from my mom right now id be taking a break. Take a few days. You will be glad.
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Bjwalters Jan 2020
Thank you. I told rehab staff I'm going to beach for a couple days. Even though winter just watching will refresh me
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needtowashhair Jan 2020
If he's doing fine in the SNF, I don't see why not. It really depends on every person's situation. For me, when grandma was in rehab, I had to be there 9 hours a day to make sure things happened like she got fed and watered. Otherwise the food or water would just sit there on the tray untouched. In your case, he has a personal aide so that should be taken care of.
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JoAnn29 Jan 2020
YES! Take that time for yourself.
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worriedinCali Jan 2020
You are doing the right thing. Treat this as a respite—for you. Enjoy your 2 days away and rest assure, your husband will be fine. He won’t be alone, he’ll be in a rehab facility with other patients and staff tending to him
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