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Barkinbarb Asked July 2023

My 84 year old husband with Alzheimer's.

He refuses to use assisted device when walking around the house, and he has fallen a few times, yet he insists on carrying our little Chihuahua from room to room. I'm afraid if they both fall, serious injuries could occur. I ask him to put her down, but 10 minutes later he's doing it again,

Fawnby Jul 2023
You might have to tell him that the vet said to put the dog in a kennel in your house for its safety. Then do it. Let the dog out for playtimes when you can supervise both of them.

Geaton777 Jul 2023
It may be best to consider extra help for your husband... either an in-home aid or transitioning him into MC. The Chihuahua can't protect itself against your husband... now that's your job so do what it takes.

Next time your husband falls call 911 and consider having him go to the ER for assessment. Once there, he may go into rehab (paid for my Medicare). From there you can have him transitioned straight into a facility, if that's the best solution for you both. An 24/7 in-home aid would be very expensive, so a facility's value should be considered.

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MACinCT Jul 2023
It sounds like you will have to give up one or the other for safety sake. He in MC or find a new owner for the dog

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