Dad follows Caregiver around in MC like a puppy

buckeyenut

So, I read this article tonight because we find it funny that our dad follows the main caregiver around like a lost puppy in his MC unit. This article explains every stage I've been through with him. I just thought I should share it in case others are dealing with the same behaviors! 

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-handle-a-clingy-senior-163600.htm

SusanB-dil

Hi buckeyenut - That is an informative link! 

We normally get "You people are just here to aggravate me!"  However, someone else I work with couldn't get anything done while attempting to work from home due to covid. As her mom's abilities declined, mom would still cling, follow, and stare, and they finally did have to place her (for that and for the further decline as well). She said it was especially disconcerting during zoom meetings, and had to make sure mom wasn't in the field of view.

LicketyGlitz

I  love the categories the broke this phase down into! We just called it "The Shadowing."