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VD and Panic attacks, Fear

Spadone
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My mom has VD and I feel like she is entering another stage of disease. Lately she has been having daily panic attacks and is fearful of many things. I called her today and she was breathing heavily because she said she saw a racoon (which I think was a squirrel) and was scared that it was going to come into the house. She often thinks of fearful things and it turns into full panic mode. Has anyone experienced this with their LO and does it subside?

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  • Spadone
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    Thank you SusanB. She does not live alone. My sister and brother live with her and give her great care so home stuff all taken care of and hasn’t been driving for many years. We are all concerned with this sudden change and will be meeting with Geriatric doctor soon. Thank you!

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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