But he wasn't sure were it was at or if it was his. (We have separate bedrooms).
After he figured that out, he kept wondering if the clock (digital) was going 2 go backwards or forwards.
I'm starting to get afraid to leave him alone wondering if delusions (for want of another word) will come to him in the daylight hours. I've been able to leave him alone for a couple of hours at a time. He has the cell and the Phillips Lifeline button that has the motion in it in case he falls. He can use the bathroom ok and has no other problems at this time.
Do you think he needs someone with him 24/7?
I don't even know where to post this topic as none seem to fit.
Is your husband at that point yet? Only you can judge that. Is he generally more alert in the daytime than he is when he wakes up in the middle of the night? Has he ever attempted something dangerous when you were out of the room? Does he tend to wander?
A good solution to have some predictable "me time" is for him to attend an adult day health center one or more days a week. Not only is this a good respite for you, but it can be good for him as well.
This is hard. Do your best. Adjust as you learn more. And don't expect to be perfect!
It is good that dementia doesn't tend to hit all at one time. It gives a chance to adapt to changes as the dementia becomes worse. It may be fine to continue to leave your husband at home for a couple of hours at a time. I am comfortable leaving my mother at home for a couple of hours. Something might happen, but we can't live our lives based on small probabilities. It would make life as a caregiver impossible. If your husband has a Lifeline with fall detector, and he is fairly competent, you should be able to go out. Only you can be the judge of that, since you know his capabilities.
I guess if he is delusional at night, he can be during the day. And he could "lose" or think our bathroom belongs to someone else. Guess 24/7 care is in.
I'm not liking this! Can't even get to church or a haircut without someone here. Rats!!!!